why is the sky blue???

[gingerflaps]

i was on my was back over the yorkshire moors today and on my journey i noticed the sky with the fluffy clouds, i turned to my bf and askes 'why is the sky blue?' and he said it was a reflection from the ocean, does anyone know if this is correct.

[Philtaz]

This should explain everything to you:

http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/sky_blue.html

[Cloned]

In fact it's the other way round. The sea looks blue because it's reflecting the sky. Water is see through.