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Into the photic zone: does a darkening ocean threaten marine life? – podcast | Science

Vasplicted areas of the ocean have become darker, according to the research based on satellite imaging. Marine ecosystems are subject to dim light changes – from collective night migrations to coral cycles – what happens when this light begins to fade? Ian’s sample talks to Professor Tim Smith from the Limoths Laboratory about the reason for this darkening and how life can be affected in the “optical area” – the upper -ray upper layer of 90 % of the marine organisms –