Some people witnessed the enchanting display of bioluminescent algae illuminating the waves in uMdloti on Good Friday. Experts explain the science behind this natural phenomenon.

Scientists are one step closer to understanding bioluminescent seas thanks to a new database spanning centuries.

Here are eight beaches around the world with bioluminescence that you can surely explore on your next vacation trip.

Nearly 10 years later, another crew aboard a vessel named the MV Westmorland experienced a similar event in the Arabian Sea as it sailed through a “large area of bioluminescence,” according to ...

The research vessel that sampled a milky sea in 1985 found bioluminescent bacteria and a type of algae that “emits this mucus that calms the ocean’s surface,” Hudson says. This could account ...

Osaka (Japan) (AFP) – World Expo opens on Sunday with host Japan aiming to bring humanity together, despite global turmoil and tepid public enthusiasm for the six-month event showcasing ...

Apr. 21, 2025 — What roils beneath the Earth's surface may feel a world away, but the activity can help forge land masses that dictate ocean circulation, climate patterns, and even animal ...

The presence of blue-green algae in Martray Lough near Ballygawley is "disheartening", the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) has said. With the recent good weather ...

Amsterdam has pioneered bioluminescent roadways by embedding algae-based compounds into specialized paving materials. The 3.2-kilometer pathway absorbs sunlight during the day and emits a steady ...

The aggression is linked to a toxic algae bloom impacting nearly 400 miles of the Southern California coast, mostly in L.A. and Santa Barbara Counties. Aggressive and erratic behavior isn’t the only ...

The firefly petunia was developed using the natural bioluminescence found in mushrooms. CEO Mick Mulhall said that as of Monday morning, Mulhalls Garden + Home is carrying the first light-emitting ...