Our Oceans Are Changing Color: A Stunning Visual Sign of Climate Change
Our Oceans Are Changing Color: A Stunning Visual Sign of Climate Change For centuries, poets have described the ocean’s hues, but a new study reveals a dramatic shift in the sea’s palette—a visual testament to climate change. Analyzing satellite data from 2003 to 2022, researchers from Duke University and the Georgia Institute of Technology uncovered a striking phenomenon: the ocean is changing color. Equatorial waters are becoming bluer, while polar waters are turning greener. The culprit? Phytoplankton, the microscopic plants…