Bioluminescent plankton

#Bioluminescence #sea_of_the_stars glow in the night at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo beach

Known as a 'red tide' by day, the microalgae Noctiluca scintillans, known as 'sea sparkle' emits a bioluminescent blue glow when disturbed at night. Over the last week, residents of Hobart, Tasmania, have been treated to a light show on the Derwent River, mostly around the South Arm Peninsula, as the dinoflagellate bloom has washed ashore. The bloom can be deadly to fish if it accumulates and gives off ammonia as the microalgae die.

Best Time of Year for Bioluminescence in Florida: Dinoflagellates (Glowing plankton): May - October Bioluminescent Comb Jellies: November – April

Understanding Bioluminescence Bioluminescence is a natural form of light production that occurs in the sea. It's caused by a chemical reaction in certain species of plankton, particularly dinoflagellates. These plankton have a compound called luciferin, which emits light when combined with oxygen. The glow is activated by movement in the water, such as waves or boats passing by. Even stepping on wet sand can cause the bioluminescent plankton to light up. The presence of biolumi...

bioluminescence produced by algae along the shore. some living organisms emit light through a chemical reaction called chemiluminescence, where a light-emitting molecule reacts with an enzyme causing a glow. fireflies are a common example, but this also happens along beaches due to large algae blooms of plankton. - - - #bioluminescence #naturewonders #algaeblooms #chemiluminescence #plankton #naturalbeauty #fireflies #beachlife

Australia on Instagram: “It's official, nature is pretty darn magical 😍✨ @davesyd_ was lucky enough to witness this spectacular sight at #NorahHead in the…”

Natural Phenomenon in Mayaro, Trinidad. Happens once every decade! The nearby river Ortoire is populated by bioluminescent plankton and glows once stressed. It spills into the coast of Mayaro and turns the beach's shore into this! Most amazing part is that this has been occurring for over 80years and the locals have kept it a secret in order to protect it! Miracles on earth....Beautiful twin islands of Trinidad&Tobago.

Dive into the mesmerizing depths of the ocean's midnight zone with this AI-generated art piece! 🌊✨ Experience the enchanting beauty of bioluminescent organisms lighting up the darkness in a stunning underwater display. #AIart #OceanWonder #Bioluminescence #DeepSeaMystery 🐠🎨 Prompt: Luminous Undersea: A Dive into Bioluminescent Beauty. This background takes you on a journey to the heart of the ocean's midnight zone, where bioluminescence creates a surreal landscape. The scene...