Watching phytoplankton illuminate the world's shores is an otherworldly experience. With a bit of luck and perseverance, ...

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Also known as Bio Bay, this natural wonder showcases bioluminescence, a phenomenon caused by millions of single-celled plankton called dinoflagellates that emit light when disturbed in the water.

No, it's not a special effect — it's bioluminescence, nature's own neon light show. This incredible phenomenon happens when certain marine organisms, like plankton or algae, emit light when ...

It only takes the gentle brush of a hand or slow glide of a boat to trigger the sparkling blue-green light of bioluminescent plankton, or phytoplankton. The dinoflagellates — single-celled ...