Long Island waters appear turquoise

During early summer off Long Island, oceanographic upwelling causes nutrient-rich cold water to rise, leading to algae blooms that give the water a turquoise appearance similar to the Caribbean Sea. This phenomenon, driven by wind patterns, is linked to the presence of coccolithophores, which scatter light and create the blue hue detectable via satellite. The algae blooms are a temporary occurrence that dissipates as water warms and wind conditions change.

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