“Marine darkwaves”: Hidden ocean blackouts are putting sealife at risk

by | Jan 14, 2026 | Health

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Scientists have identified a newly recognized threat lurking beneath the ocean’s surface: sudden episodes of underwater darkness that can last days or even months. Caused by storms, sediment runoff, algae blooms, and murky water, these “marine darkwaves” dramatically reduce light reaching the seafloor, putting kelp forests, seagrass, and other light-dependent life at risk.

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Written by Albert Pham, News Curator and Blogger

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