PACE Satellite Observes Vibrant Turquoise Phytoplankton Bloom in Black Sea

NASA's PACE satellite has documented the Black Sea exhibiting a striking turquoise hue due to its annual phytoplankton bloom. This intense coloration is caused by vast quantities of coccolithophores, microscopic organisms whose highly reflective shells make the water visibly brighter from space. The observation highlights the dynamic biological processes occurring in Earth's oceans and provides valuable data for environmental monitoring.