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Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2026 11:05 am
Scientists have identified a newly recognized threat lurking beneath the ocean’s surface: sudden episodes of underwater darkness that can last days or even months. Caused by storms, sediment runoff, algae blooms, and murky water, these “marine darkwaves” dramatically reduce light reaching the seafloor, putting kelp forests, seagrass, and other light-dependent life at risk.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 084115.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 084115.htm