Scientists Document Intense Marine Darkwaves Impacting Ecosystems

Scientists have found that sometimes the ocean gets very dark for a short or long time.

This is called a marine darkwave.

When this happens, plants and animals that live in the ocean, like kelp, seagrasses, and corals, can have a hard time.

These darkwaves can last from a few hours to a couple of months and can be caused by storms or big weather systems.

The scientists used data from the ocean over many years to study this.

They found that even short periods of darkness can hurt the ocean's plants and animals.

This is important because it helps us understand how to protect the ocean and its creatures.