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TeachMeFinance.com - explain ocean color ocean color The term 'ocean color' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' a change in the color of the ocean surface as a result of sediment, organic matter, or phytoplankton, all of which can change how the ocean surface reflects and absorbs sunlight. In a natural-color (photo-like) image from space, the clear waters of the open ocean look dark blue. Chlorophyll and other pigments in phytoplankton can color the water bright blue, green, and even reddish-brownish. Sediment can turn the water milky blue. Organic matter can turn the water tea-colored'. Previous 5 Terms: Occupational Dose Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Occupational Therapy ocean Next 5 Terms: ocean current Ocean energy systems Ocean freight differential (under P.L. 480) ocean mixing Ocean ranching About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.