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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Sofia Quaglia

World’s oceans changing colour due to climate breakdown

Bright swirls caused by phytoplankton in the deep blue waters off Canada in early July 2023.
Bright swirls caused by phytoplankton in the deep blue waters off Canada in early July 2023. Photograph: Nasa

Earth’s oceans are changing colour and climate breakdown is probably to blame, according to research.

The deep blue sea is actually becoming steadily greener over time, according to the study, with areas in the low latitudes near the equator especially affected.

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