Is the Dead Sea really dead?

Because of its extremely high salt content, no animal or plant life can survive in the Dead Sea. So why do tourists from around the world flock to bathe in its deep blue waters? Clarissa Ward takes us on a trip to this exotic and unique destination.

[chronic]

imagine having to walk the plank just to stand practically on the water and stare back at the pirates who made you jump

[bbenjoe]

6 years have passed since the making of this video. Since that time the level of the sea has dropped about 6 meters. With the overuse of the river Jordan the sea doesn't get enough water to sustain itself.

[dannz]

I've been swimming there and loved it, you can't sink!

[MelissaLaurenKrenz]

Did anyone notice the "star of David" sun at 4:54??? I've never seen a sun look like that! WOW.

[persephoneblack]

I really want to see this gorgeous place one day. Please, stop abusing this natural resource. :(

[angelsantos]

Just got back from my pilgrimage tour and definitely would recommend this holy land tour. Once in a lifetime and it’s well worth it.

[jeremyheartriter]

Feels sad to know the Dead sea would be really"dead" by the time I earned enough to get there😫

[jaquelingarcia]

It was truly the best experience of my life. I'll never forget my pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

[charlescarpenter]

I was able to experience both of these places when I flew to Egypt. This was the best trip of my life, would definitely go back there to visit.

[teamtaka]

"To keep the Dead Sea alive"....the Irony lol

[ErnestJay]

"Dead sea is obviously it's a "DEAD SEA" not "ALIVE SEA" !
"keep the dead sea alive", oh the irony !

[ornithology]

4:55 look at the sun. What the hell !!

[artinpoetsoulnature]

Hello friend how are you?
Really It's amazing sea view!
Thanks for nice sharing 💐 Greetings from India 🇮🇳🌷🇮🇳

[evilzpowers]

Is this the same place where 3000 some years ago, God punished the people of Lut cause there were performing homosexual acts? Is this is the reason is the lowest part on earth cause Angels picked up the entire city and slammed it upside down into Earth and God shower it with burning rocks from hell etc. This is what I have heard.

[k.e.c]

People like myself who can’t afford to travel over there, benefit from buying the mud and salt from the Dead Sea because of severe chronic skin conditions... but also breaks my heart watching this kinda make me feel torn .. as much as I love the minerals and as much as they help me I’m thinking maybe I may have to look for an alternative which is a huge shame ...

[fclimer]

i went to the dead sea it took a long time but IT WAS SO WORTH IT

[bookofthewarsofthelordisdi]

An incredible place. Will be there soon.

[cutyswproductions]

I swam in there. It's amazing and fun!

[markuslappalainen]

it shouldn't be too hard to build a pipeline from mediterranean sea to the dead sea. it would not require pumping since the dead sea is lower. so the pipe can climb to the hilltops if the mouth only is lower. it would not make dead sea sweet but dilute it so that it could provide life.

[hocheekeong]

Quite a useful documentary to me. Like it.