A Turquoise Tint for the Black Sea

According to NASA, the Black Sea is putting on a spectacular light show right now. Phytoplankton—microscopic algae—have bloomed in massive numbers, turning the water a striking turquoise and milky blue. These seasonal algae thrive when the sun warms the water and nutrients are plentiful. What makes this noteworthy is the scale: the phenomenon is so vast it's visible from space, offering scientists a real-time window into ocean ecosystems and the delicate balance that sustains them.

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