English Channel

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[07-Jun-24] Separating the southern England and northern France, the English Channel is the busiest shipping lane in the world. Patches of bright blues and greens highlight areas of high primary productivity. These patterns change seasonally due to sunlight and nutrient availability and are also impacted by currents, tides, and eddies. This image was taken by the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) sensor aboard the PACE satellite on June 7, 2024.