Ever seen those wild turquoise patches in satellite pics of the Southern Ocean? Scientists were stumped for years, but the mystery’s cracked: it’s all thanks to massive blooms of silica-rich diatoms and shiny coccolithophores (tiny plankton with blingy shells). These creatures reflect sunlight like crazy, lighting up the water from space. The discovery could change how we track ocean health and carbon cycles. Nature’s got some serious tricks up its sleeve! #Science #OceanMystery #ScienceNews