diff --git a/gamedata/objects/ingame/water.py b/gamedata/objects/ingame/water.py
index a4bbbff..56f35d0 100644
--- a/gamedata/objects/ingame/water.py
+++ b/gamedata/objects/ingame/water.py
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ class Water(BaseObject):
         self.depth = 2
 
         self.sprite = game.pygame.Surface((game.DISPLAY_WIDTH,game.DISPLAY_HEIGHT))
-        self.sprite.set_alpha(180)
+        self.sprite.set_alpha(130)
 
         white = [245,237,186]
         cyan = [126,196,193]