The ability to see bioluminescent plankton is greatly influenced by the lunar cycle. The optimal time to witness this ...

Photographers have been capturing "unforgettable" scenes of the sea lit with glowing plankton bioluminescence. Bioluminescence describes the light some living creatures, such as plankton and ...

The ocean is chock full of surprises ... It sustains the dinoflagellates in the water. The microscopic bioluminescent plankton shines with just the slightest movement. Boats often take visitors ...

The state's southeastern ocean is experiencing a rare bioluminescent red algal bloom that bursts into vibrant blue at night.

We live in a magical world, but few things are as exhilarating as the glowing blue of beautiful bioluminescence. This is your ...

For deep-sea creatures, where sunlight is nonexistent, bioluminescence acts as a beacon ... Moreover, some species of plankton glow when agitated, which may reduce predation by startling predators ...

But be aware: Bioluminescent algae that twinkle along the seascape can poison sea life from fish to sea ... out on the water to see the fluorescent plankton. #2 Mission Bay, San Diego, USA Glowing ...

Tomopteris is a genus of plankton found across the world's oceans. While many plankton species are bioluminescent, Tomopteris is unique in emitting a rare yellow glow.