The ocean changes color depending on where the sun is. When it’s high in the sky, the light hits the water more directly and shows a bright blue. But when the sun is low, like in the morning or evening, the light travels through more of the atmosphere and makes the ocean look green or even purple. It's kind of like how your shadow gets longer as the day goes on, the position of the sun changes everything!
Examples
- During sunset, the ocean glows golden, like a plate of honey.
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See also
- Why Does the Ocean Sometimes Look Green?
- Why Do Oceans Sometimes Look Like Paint?
- Why Do Oceans Sometimes Look Like Glass?
- Why Do Oceans Have Different Colors?
- Why Do Oceans Glitter Like Diamonds Under the Sun?