The dinoflagellate Noctiluca scintillans, also known as sea sparkle, is responsible for the blue-green glow that can be seen ...

Is swimming in Puerto Rico's bioluminescent bays worth it? Explore the magic of glowing waters and why this unique experience ...

but it's one of travelers' favorite experiences in Puerto Rico. During the day, Mosquito Bay is nothing special as Caribbean beaches go. At night, the waters emit a blue glow from organisms called ...

Ever seen the ocean glow like a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie? Bioluminescent beaches do exactly that-turning the ...

Such as ostracods—tiny animals that look like sesame seeds ... the shrimp will dim itself accordingly. The bioluminescent bay on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques teems with microscopic life ...

Kayaking in glowing waters is a hot, new travel trend. Here's a collection of destinations in America to scope out the natural phenomenon, from Texas to California and more.