Climate Change Will Begin Changing the Color of the Ocean

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By Roni Dengler
Feb 4, 2019 7:36 PMOct 17, 2019 8:34 PM
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The ocean's colors could change as the climate warms, though it won't be very noticeable to the naked eye. (Credit: Ivan Kurmyshov/Shutterstock)

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The ocean is rich in diverse shades of blue and green. Now researchers find climate change will alter the color of the oceans by the end of the 21st century. The changes won’t be dramatic, in fact, they likely won’t be visible to the naked eye, but it suggests that the hue of the ocean could be an important marker for scientists watching to see how climate change will affect our seas.

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