By Sakshi Sah
Published Feb 19, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Why is the ocean blue? Fascinating facts that will amaze you

Ever wondered why the ocean is blue?

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According to National Ocean Service, the ocean is blue because water absorbs certain colours in the light spectrum.

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When sunlight hits the ocean, water absorbs the red part of the light spectrum.

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This leaves behind the blue colours for us to see.

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Other colours, like green and red, can sometimes appear in the ocean.

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Not all parts of the ocean are brightly lit. In fact, most of the ocean is completely dark.

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The blue colour we see is mainly due to the way light interacts with water.

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Water naturally absorbs colours, leaving blue behind.

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