Image of the Day Life Water
Changing conditions in the waters near Alaska promotes late summer phytoplankton growth.
Image of the Day Life Water Water Color
The waters off of the Alaskan coast usually come alive each spring with colorful swirls of phytoplankton.
Image of the Day Water Remote Sensing
Acquired October 8, 2009, this true-color image shows peacock-hued splashes of color off the coast of Alaska, near St. Paul Island.
Life Water Water Color
In this natural-color image from August 31, 2010, a large phytoplankton bloom colors the Barents Sea turquoise, teal, navy, and green.
Image of the Day Water Water Color
The dynamic colors of ocean phytoplankton blooms reflect a host of dynamic relationships occurring below the water line.
Water Color
Phytoplankton color the water with a burst of spring growth.