Scientists have been conducting a unique experiment in an effort to better understand how fresh water and ocean water interact. To do this, they have dyed chunks of the ocean pink! This eye-catching experiment has certainly turned some heads along the coastlines.
The scientists are using dye to track the flow of freshwater into and out of estuaries – coastal areas where rivers meet the sea. Estuaries are important ecosystems that provide habitats for many species, so it is essential to monitor their health and well-being. By tracking freshwater flows with dyes, researchers can see how quickly or slowly these waters mix together in different places around our coasts.
This innovative approach allows scientists to observe something that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to measure directly: The rate at which fresh water enters estuaries from rivers versus how much leaves them through evaporation or other processes like tides and currents . Through this research, we can gain valuable insight into our oceans’ delicate balance between saltwater and freshwater systems – all thanks to a few strategically placed puddles of pink dye!
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