Black Sea’s Turquoise Secret | Science News

NASA’s PACE satellite captured a stunning turquoise explosion in the Black Sea—thanks to a microscopic party thrown by coccolithophores, plankton with calcium carbonate shells that reflect sunlight like a cosmic disco ball. This dazzling seasonal bloom, peaking in late spring, turns the sea into a living canvas of color, while other algae like diatoms take over the rest of the year with their own silica-shell vibes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49f8485445ce88ed