What Causes the Blue Color of Sea Water?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the question of why sea water appears blue, exploring various factors that may influence its color, including environmental conditions and external references.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks why sea water is blue, indicating an interest in the underlying reasons for this phenomenon.
  • Another participant notes that during rain storms, the sea can appear grey, suggesting that weather conditions may affect the perceived color of the water.
  • Some participants provide external links to resources that may offer explanations or further information on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on a singular explanation for the blue color of sea water, and multiple perspectives and observations are presented without resolution.

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Participants reference external sources, but the discussion lacks detailed scientific explanations or definitions that could clarify the observed phenomena.

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Why is the colour of sea water blue?
 
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During rain storms, the sea turns grey.
 
I find this useful for your question: http://science.mikelopez.com/2007/03/11/why-is-the-sea-blue/
 
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