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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>The study, conducted by scientists analyzing data from NASA\u2019s Modis-Aqua satellite, found that the deep blue sea is gradually becoming greener over time, with the most significant changes occurring in low latitude regions near the equator.<\/p>\n

New research has revealed Earth\u2019s oceans are undergoing a noticeable change in color due to climate breakdown. The study, led by BB Cael from the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, focused on changes in the ocean\u2019s hue across a broader color spectrum, including red and blue.<\/p>\n

Previous research primarily focused on changes in the greenness of the ocean, linked to the presence of chlorophyll in plankton, which provides insights into climate change trends.<\/p>\n

By examining changes in color, scientists can gain a clearer understanding of shifts in plankton populations worldwide. Phytoplankton, which forms the base of many ocean food chains, is crucial to the health of ocean ecosystems.<\/p>\n

Comparing the observed changes in color with a computer model simulating what the oceans would look like without human-caused global heating, the researchers found a clear discrepancy.<\/p>\n

The changes in color were detected over 56% of the world\u2019s oceans, which is a greater area than all the land on Earth. While most areas exhibited a distinct \u201cgreening effect,\u201d indicating an increase in phytoplankton, some regions showed increases or decreases in red or blue colorations.<\/p>\n

These color changes provide valuable evidence that human activities are likely impacting large parts of the global biosphere in ways that are not yet fully understood.<\/p>\n

Although the study documents the consequences of a changing climate, the strength and underlying causes of these changes in color remain uncertain. Factors such as the increase in microplastics in the ocean, which can scatter light, may be contributing to the observed trends.<\/p>\n

Further research is needed to fully comprehend the ecological and biogeochemical implications of these color changes. NASA will launch a new satellite mission called Pace (plankton, aerosol, cloud, ocean ecosystem) in January 2024. This mission will measure hundreds of colors in the ocean, providing more comprehensive data for studying these changes and their ecological impact.<\/p>\n

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