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Satellite view of the Bahama Islands in the Atlantic Ocean
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Satellite view of the Bahama Islands in the Atlantic Ocean
November 10, 2010 - From space, bright peacock blue waters surrounding the Bahama Islands stand out in striking contrast to the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The glowing blue of the waters is a result of abundant reflection of light from shallow platforms which comprise the sea floor surrounding the islands. The platforms are made of submerged carbonate which has been laid down by the skeleton of organisms, such as coral polyps, and by small organisms (usually microbes) which precipitate calcareous deposits through their metabolic cycle. In some areas the skeletons have been eroded away to form sand, which is shaped into dunes by the ocean current. The carbonate in the platforms around the Bahama Islands have been accumulating since at least the Cretaceous Period.
The largest of the platforms, seen in the center of the image is known as the Grand Bahama Banks and encircles Andros Island. To the north, the Little Bahama Bank is associated with Grand Bahama Island. Some of the platforms are home to large living coral reefs, but where the water turbidity is high, such as in the Grand Bahama Banks, little living coral can be found
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This print showcases a satellite view of the Bahama Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, taken on November 10,2010. From space, one cannot help but be mesmerized by the vibrant peacock blue waters that surround these islands, creating a striking contrast against the deep blue waters of the vast ocean. The intense glow emanating from these waters is a result of an abundance of light reflection caused by shallow platforms that make up the sea floor surrounding the islands. These platforms are composed of submerged carbonate, which has been deposited over time by various organisms such as coral polyps and small microbes. These organisms play a crucial role in precipitating calcareous deposits through their metabolic cycle. Over millennia, some areas have experienced erosion resulting in sandy formations shaped into dunes by ocean currents. The accumulation of carbonate on these platforms dates back to at least the Cretaceous Period, showcasing an incredible history spanning millions of years. In this image's center lies the largest platform known as Grand Bahama Banks encircling Andros Island while to its north lies Little Bahama Bank associated with Grand Bahama Island. While some platforms serve as habitats for large living coral reefs, others like Grand Bahama Banks exhibit low water turbidity and therefore harbor little living coral. This awe-inspiring photograph captures not only nature's beauty but also offers insight into geological processes shaping our planet's landscapes throughout history.
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