Untamed Lowcountry

Magic of the deep blue sea: Why the ocean’s color changes from SC to FL

Mandy Matney

Ever wonder why the water off the coast of Hilton Head is a different color from other beaches in places like Flordia?

Or why sometimes the ocean looks more green/ grey / blue on different days in the same spot? Does murky water mean dirty water?

Don’t worry, science has all the answers.

This story was originally published August 5, 2017 at 7:39 AM with the headline "Magic of the deep blue sea: Why the ocean’s color changes from SC to FL."

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