NASA Captures Stunning Turquoise Bloom in the Black Sea
NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite observed a massive bloom of coccolithophores in the Black Sea on June 22, 2026, turning the water a brilliant turquoise. These microscopic organisms, which possess calcium carbonate plates, create a milky, reflective appearance visible from orbit, playing a significant role in the regional carbon cycle. The Mechanics … Read more