To the west, behind the Arabat Spit, lies the Syvash or "Rotten Sea". In these hypersaline lagoons, special algae thrive, turning the water a mesmerizing pink . The Winter Spirit
The sea's character is defined by its "fingers"—long, narrow sandbars called . The most famous is the Arabat Spit , the longest of its kind in the world at over 112 kilometers . These landmasses are alive; they shift and change shape every few years, sculpted by the currents and the massive amounts of silt brought in by the Don and Kuban rivers . A Kaleidoscope of Color azovskoe harakteristika more
The facing its famous sturgeon populations. To the west, behind the Arabat Spit, lies
In the summer, the warmth and nutrients trigger massive blooms of green algae , tinting the waves a vibrant emerald. The most famous is the Arabat Spit ,