Climate Change Making Oceans Greener, Impacting Marine Life

Over half of the world's oceans have changed color in the past 20 years, becoming notably greener.
The color change is likely driven by climate change impacts on phytoplankton populations and nutrient distribution.
Increases in phytoplankton can lead to oxygen depletion, dead zones, and ecosystem disruptions affecting fisheries.
Observed ocean color changes align with predictions based on greenhouse gas emissions models.
Impacts on ocean color and marine life demonstrate the wide-ranging effects of human-caused climate change.