One-Fifth of Earth's Oceans Have Darkened, Endangering Marine Life
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New research indicates that over the past 20 years, more than a fifth of the world's oceans have experienced significant darkening, with the photic zone shrinking by over 50 meters in some areas, threatening marine life and ecosystems dependent on sunlight for survival, driven by factors like sediment, organic matter, and climate change.
Topics:science#climate-change#environment#marine-ecosystem#ocean-darkening#photic-zone#satellite-data
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