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Scientists dumped red dye into Atlantic to track ocean currents

Original: In 2018, scientists pumped 75 kg of red dye into the Atlantic off Martha’s Vineyard; over 36 hours, they

In 2018, scientists released 75 kilograms of red dye into the Atlantic Ocean off Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, monitoring its spread over 36 hours. The dye experiment was designed to trace how coastal waters and currents mix and move. The unusual image of red-tinged seawater is drawing renewed attention online, with many curious about the purpose and findings of the study.

Why now: Renewed interest in a striking ocean dye experiment that reveals how scientists study coastal currents

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