but reflect back green wavelengths more than blue. Certain types of phytoplankton even produce toxins that color the water red, a so-called "red tide." Other parts of the ocean may appear to have ...

Billions of years ago, our planet did not have the deep blue oceans we admire today. Instead, they were actually […] ...

“If we assume an atmosphere similar to today’s, the green hue reflected by the ocean would have mixed with the blue from Rayleigh scattering, likely creating a more bluish-green color rather ...

Blue-green algae has never been a food on my radar. But it turns out dried cyanobacteria both looks lovely and is packed with protein and amino acids and other things that are good for your body. So, ...

Their simulation showed the iron was triple-charged, which meant it would have given the ocean water a green hue because iron hydroxide absorbs blue light and water absorbs red light—leaving ...

However, the ocean and its accompanying blue economy are actively being threatened by climate change, and problems will only worsen without proper government efforts. The ocean may also be key to ...