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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 ...

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This story appears in the February 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. Daan Roosegaarde—urban architect, innovator, and night diver—finds bioluminescent plankton inspiring. “They don ...

This incredible phenomenon happens when certain marine organisms, like plankton or algae, emit light when disturbed. The result? A mesmerising, almost otherworldly glow that turns an ordinary ...

The annual lightshow along the Welsh coast has begun again, with glowing phytoplankton marking shorelines with an eerie blue from bioluminescence. The phenomenon can been seen in footage from ...

India’s beaches turn into glowing paradises at night, offering magical bioluminescent experiences. Tiny plankton light up the shorelines with an ethereal glow, creating unforgettable memories.