What color is the ocean? đđ¤
It depends! Earthâs ocean can be green from phytoplankton, red with an algae bloom, swirling with brown and tan sediment, and many more colors. The color of the ocean can tell scientists a lot about ocean health and Earthâs climate.
And, with the PACE satellite now in orbit, weâll be able to see the ocean in more colors than ever before! đ°ď¸đ
Video description:
:00 Aerial view of ocean waves. A blue question mark covers the screen. A large red X replaces it. Quick succession of shots of the blue open ocean, blue-green water, red water with an algal bloom, turquoise swirls, green water and more.
:12 Satellite images of green algal blooms in the water, followed by a poster about closing the area due to an algal bloom.
:15 Animation of ocean chlorophyll data on a global map. The PACE satellite appears at the bottom of the screen.
:22 Panning over more ocean color data on a global map.
:28 Animation of the PACE satellite over Earth. The words âPlankton Aerosol Cloud ocean Ecosystem.â
:33 Animation of the PACE satellite orbiting Earth, leaving data in its wake. Three circles appear. One has fish, one shows ocean and atmosphere exchange, and one shows global temperatures.
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