How the ‘Super El Niño’ is changing the colour of the ocean
Satellite data indicates that a powerful 'Super El Niño' event is altering ocean ecosystems by causing phytoplankton populations to die off. This shift is changing the color of the ocean from green to a deeper blue, signaling a disruption in the marine food chain.
Why it matters
The decline of phytoplankton has significant implications for global marine biodiversity and the carbon cycle, highlighting the environmental impact of climate patterns.
0 NASA analysis shows the ocean has taken on a bluer hue (NASA/Science and Technology Corporation) As billions of microscopic plants die off, vast stretches of green ocean water are turning a clear, deep blue The Independent and Yahoo will earn a commission from purchases made via links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
Earth’s oceans are undergoing a dramatic visual shift, as satellite data reveals that a powerful " Super El Niño " weather pattern is turning green ocean waters a starker, deeper blue.
The visual transformation comes down to phytoplankton – tiny, floating microscopic marine plants that live near the surface of the sea.
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