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The Caribbean Sea Typical landscape in the Caribbean region. Port Antonio, on the northeast coast of Jamaica. Saint Lucia: tropical vegetation mangrove forest
Examine how tourism contributes to the economies of various Caribbean islands
Superstorm Sandy Islands of the Caribbean Sea.
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El Morro fort in old San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, West Indies.
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Cruel and Unusual Punishments: 15 Types of Torture
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Which Waters Do You Pass Through When You “Sail the Seven Seas”?

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Opposition criticises Jamaica’s response to tsunami concern following major quake in Caribbean Sea • Feb. 10, 2025, 12:47 AM ET (The Gleaner)
Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes north of Honduras, GFZ says • Feb. 9, 2025, 5:54 AM ET (Straits Times)
Tsunami warning cancelled after powerful quake strikes Caribbean Sea • Feb. 8, 2025, 8:17 PM ET (Straits Times)

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The Caribbean Sea
Typical landscape in the Caribbean region.
Port Antonio, on the northeast coast of Jamaica.
Saint Lucia: tropical vegetation
mangrove forest
Superstorm Sandy
Islands of the Caribbean Sea.
Examine how tourism contributes to the economies of various Caribbean islands
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water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)
Water and its Varying Forms
wave. ocean. Cresting ocean wave. Large sea waves. storm, hurricane, tropical cyclone
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Sailboat against a beautiful landscape
Which Waters Do You Pass Through When You “Sail the Seven Seas”?