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If youre asking why the ocean is blue, its because it is reflecting off of the sky above. We all know the ocean really isn't blue, it is clear, or even more brown or green because of all the algae and pollution in it.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoSort of the same reason the sky looks blue on a clear day. The longer wavelength light (reds, yellows,etc.) are absorbed and the shorter wavelength blues are reflected and therefore are those which are seen.
The depth and density of the water affects the shade of blue you see. Generally the Pacific lookes a darker blue, almost navy-blue, than the Atlantic, but remember it gets much deeper a lot quicker as you go offshore.
Shallower areas can look almost clear when viewed say from an airplane. Algae, plankton, and other natural things can also turn the water a greenish shade in some areas.
Keep in mind the intensity and angle of the sun will affect the color daily such as bright vs. cloudy day.
The chemical composition of the water can also play a role in the refraction of colours.
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∙ 7y agoSea water, like the water that comes out of your sink faucet at home, is normally clear with no color. Sometimes sea water can contain various colors of algae in reds and greens.
Most of the "color" of the sea is a reflection of the blue sky or its colorful bottom showing through to the surface. (Only in shallow areas, of course).
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∙ 14y agoThe water in the ocean reflects the color of the sky, so it seems blue when it is really clear.
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∙ 13y agoWell apparently the sea is actually blue but the reflection of the sky also makes it seem as if it is a very strong blue colour.
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∙ 10y agoPrimarily it's a reflection of the sky,
but there are also changes caused by the single celled life in different potions of the ocean.
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∙ 14y agobecause of the things under water.
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How did the ocean turn from green to blue?
The ocean did not turn different colors, the water has different hues depending on the environment and the animals or plants in the water. Also depends on the depth of the ocean floor the deeper it is the darker blue the water will look.
How did the ocean turn green to blue?
The ocean did not turn different colors, the water has different hues depending on the environment and the animals or plants in the water. Also depends on the depth of the ocean floor the deeper it is the darker blue the water will look.
Where is the blue whale found?
The blue whale is found in the Atlantic Ocean,and also in the Pacific Ocean.
Is Endless Ocean Blue World out?
Yes endless ocean blue world is out.
When was Blue Ocean Strategy created?
Blue Ocean Strategy was created in 2005.
What is the ISBN of Blue Ocean Strategy?
The ISBN of Blue Ocean Strategy is 1591396190.
Why is that reflected color of the ocean or sea is blue?
The reason the ocean is blue is because the color of the sky reflects on the ocean.
What year did christopher seil the ocean blue?
1492 Columbus Sailed the ocean blue.
What was William Clark's favorite color?
blue like the ocean
Can a carrot turn you blue?
No a carrot can not turn you blue.
Why is ocean blue coloured in a map?
The ocean is blue due to the way that light enters the atmosphere. The spectrum (Rainbow effect) refracts the light and the light is blue this light is reflected of the ocean to make it look blue. this mixed with the depth enables the sea to look blue.
How dark is the shade of Ocean Blue eyeshadow?
Ocean Blue eye shadow is not a dark shade at all. The Ocean Blue eye shadow is a very light, but very pretty shade of blue that actually has the same tint of crystal clear, ocean water.
