A rare shift of the currents in the Gulf is bringing the gift of clear, beautiful, Caribbean-like water to the island. So how is this happening?
GALVESTON, Texas — It’s a beautiful sight: clear water in Galveston.
Video from KHOU 11 meteorologist Chris Ramirez showed clear waves, allowing beachgoers to see the sand and marine life.
Normally, currents in the Gulf carry water from the muddy Mississippi River from the coast of Louisiana down to the upper Texas coast and Galveston. This is why the surf in Galveston is usually a bit brown. It’s healthy for fish and marine life, but not as pretty as we humans sometimes like.
Every now and then, the currents shift. A central Gulf counter current expands. The flow down the coast from the Mississippi stops. The water clears up and, man, is it a treat.
I don’t know know much longer this phenomenon will last, so enjoy it while you can. Cheers Galveston!
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