Do the sun's tanning rays penetrate water and to what degree?

Answer 1

All the sun's rays penetrate water, but each color penetrates to a different depth. The colors at the upper end of the light spectrum, especially the UV (ultraviolet) that causes tanning, penetrate deepest. The UV portion of the sun's light can penetrate into clear water for a hundred feet or more at midday. The safest way to avoid overexposure is to remember that if you can see the sunlight, it may cause sunburn, and to limit exposure accordingly or perhaps wear a T-shirt or wet-suit.

Answer 2

Yes, the sun's tanning rays, primarily UVA rays, can penetrate water. While water can absorb some of these rays, they can still penetrate to some depth, which is why you can get a tan or sunburn while swimming or diving in the ocean, especially in clear water.

Answer 3

All the sun's rays penetrate water, but each color penetrates to a different depth. The colors at the upper end of the light spectrum, especially the UV (ultraviolet) that causes tanning, penetrate deepest. Most of you would say, tanning what else? But what you may not know is that a lot happens under the layers of your skin when you are out in the sun , unprotected. And these are the reasons, why every skincare expert advises you to never skip your sunscreen, before stepping out in the sun.

Answer 4

Actually, it does not. Scientist believe that sunlight does not reach down to the bottom of the ocean at all.