The reason for this is the limited growth of unicellular algae compared to
other oceanic regions, which would otherwise color the ocean green.
Not exact matches
Antarctic climate results from a complex mix of
oceanic and atmospheric circulation patterns, so there could also be
other components affecting the amount of snow accumulation in the
region, Bromwich said.
The
region also features a rich and varied marine life including reef, humpback whales, turtles and
other splendid
oceanic creatures.
Relatively cool (La Niña) conditions continued to prevail over the central and eastern tropical Pacific, and temperatures were below average over several
other tropical and subtropical
oceanic regions.