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Most people assume the ocean is blue because it reflects the sky, but what is the actual physical reason?

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Most people assume the ocean is blue because it reflects the sky, but what is the actual physical reason?

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Most people assume the ocean is blue because it reflects the sky, but what is the actual physical reason?
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