Centered in the image is a disorganized patch of light blue and green color in the dark surrounding ocean. Some slight swirling within the colorful area is visible, thin windswept clouds are scattered primarily in the lower left and the mid and upper right. on the right side of the image is a bit of landmass, France, that seems to be largely green, but polka dotted with yellows throughout.

Colorful Celtic Sea

Satellites captured an expansive blue and green phytoplankton bloom in the waters off France. View the full story

Credits: NASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison

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TakenMay 10, 2024

Image CreditNASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison

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