Dimar explains sea retreat in Coveñas as natural tide, rules out risks

A significant drop in sea level along the beaches of Coveñas, Sucre, on July 12 caused public concern, but authorities clarified the phenomenon is a natural tidal cycle with no associated risk Source: elcolombiano.

What happened

• The sea retreated up to six centimeters below reference level between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. on July 11–12, leaving large stretches of sand exposed Source: eltiempoco.
• Videos circulating on social media sparked speculation and alarm among residents and tourists Source: infobae.

Official response

• The Dirección General Marítima (Dimar), through the Coveñas Port Captaincy, issued a technical concept explaining that the temporary coastline retreat is a natural variation linked to the tide cycle and local oceanographic and meteorological conditions Source: elcolombiano.
• Governor Lucy García requested the official explanation after the unusual sighting Source: eltiempoco.

No risk

• Dimar confirmed that the sea behavior is consistent with the seasonal tidal dynamics and does not represent any danger or adverse condition for the Gulf of Morrosquillo Source: infobae.
• The authorities urged the public to remain calm and rely only on official information Source: eltiempoco.