Clear sea water is intrinsically blue.* The thicker the observed sample is, the bluer it looks. In smaller water basins, like tap water bath's and Swimming Pools, water appears colorless.
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The blue color is caused by selective absorption of infrared spectrum of the sun light.
Water doesn't derive its color from the blue sky. However, without sunlight water can't be seen as blue.
Impurities dissolved or suspended in water may give water different colored appearances, which is more often the case in sea water and lower lakes (greyish brown) than is ice lakes higher in the mountains (blue).
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This has nothing to do with the blue sky color:
*The sky appears blue because blue light has a shorter wavelength than green and red light (blue light - 700nm, red light 400nm). Very small molecules in the atmosphere scatter blue light, where as green and red light passes straight through and we do not see it.
When sunlight enters the sea, water molecules absorb and scatter different colors of light. Blue light is scattered most efficiently by water molecules, which is why the sea appears blue. This scattering of light also depends on factors like depth, algae, and particles in the water.
In Greek mythology, Poseidon's eyes are commonly described as blue, reflecting his connection to the sea and water.
Blue is a cool-toned color often associated with the sky and sea. It typically appears as a mix of green and violet light, falling between cyan and indigo on the color spectrum.
The blue appearance of the open oceans is due to the reflection off the "blue" sky. On an overcast day, the sea will look rather grey. Close to a sandy shore, the agitated water will be brown due to carrying a lot of sand grains. If the shore is rocky, due to less sand grains, the water will appear clearer, and an observer would be able to see the seabed.
The color blue is often associated with feelings of calmness, serenity, and tranquility. It can promote a sense of relaxation and reduce stress. Blue is also known to stimulate creativity and productivity.
Because the water reflects the color of the sky, and the skies are blue.
Yes but no , the blue whale is blue & gray but they look a fine lite blue under the sea.
sea water is in blue colour because of the sky's reflection
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The sea isnt blue, its a light shade of green, in daylight we see the sky reflect off the surface of the water and makes it look blue. If you have ever looked at it on a dull day it looks almost grey, reflecting the clouds.
Sea water appears blue due to the way it absorbs and scatters sunlight. Water molecules absorb colors in the red part of the light spectrum, while blue light is scattered and reflected back to our eyes, making the sea water appear blue.
water in ocean or sea is colored blue because of the replection of the blue sky... water is colorless...
Mostly clear.If you hold up a glass of sea water, it's usually clear, just like tap water. The sea looks blue under a blue sky, grey under a grey sky etc because it is reflecting that colour. If you look through a long distance of sea water it often has a green tinge.
The colour of the sea is greenish blue because of the reflection of the sky