Why does water seem to get bluer the warmer or colder it gets, like in the Caribbean or the Arctic?

Question

Why does water seem to get bluer the warmer or colder it gets, like in the Caribbean or the Arctic?

In: Earth Science

Answer 1

This is a good question. I don’t know exactly but I have been told by fishermen that the darker waters have more microscopic life, therefore a more healthy ecosystem. (Hilton head are of SC doesn’t have very pretty water but it’s got a lot of diversity as opposed to Caribbean Islands that are beautiful but lack diversity). But I don’t know how accurate that is. I’m looking forward to a good answer