The Bahamas' Andros Island and the Tongue of the Ocean. - Foto stock

November 21, 2009 - The Bahamas' Andros Island and the Tongue of the Ocean. This scene from Earth orbit appears much more peaceful than earlier in the month, when Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida was not only threatening but seriously affecting several areas in several oceans. The dark blue area, aptly named Tongue of the Ocean, is characterized by water depths as great as 3000 meters (almost two miles). The Atlantic Ocean just east of Eleuthra Island is nearly 5000 meters deep. By comparison, the waters of the Bahama Platform are less than 15 meters deep.