# A new UK research shows that the ocean is darkening due to climate change, which is now threatening marine ecosystems. Less sunlight is now reaching the photic zone, affecting seaweed and phytoplankton, which are vital for marine life and carbon absorption. Pollution and altered ocean currents are among the key causes. Experts say that with over 20-percent of oceans affected, species are now competing for survival. According to scientists, the shift also limits the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
Ocean turning darker due to climate change