The spectacle, often caused by a bloom of bioluminescent phytoplankton, such as dinoflagellates, has many asking why organisms would risk burning energy trying to produce such captivating light in ...

The dinoflagellates known as Lingulodinium polyedra use bioluminescence to avoid predators by either scaring off hungry sea creatures or calling attention to their location, which draws the ...

Bioluminescence kayaking is a magical way to experience the beauty of Zanzibar 's mangrove forests. This night-time adventure ...

A new study led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography demonstrates, for the first time, how scientists can use computer ...

Hundreds of thousands of bioluminescent dinoflagellates live in each gallon of bay water, and the light show put on by these tiny creatures provide is truly a (natural) wonder to behold.

The light show was produced by single-cell organisms called dinoflagellates, which produce an ethereal glow known as bioluminescence through an internal chemical reaction. "When agitated by ...

Tone Sai Beach is well-known for its display of natural light. Plankton in the shallow waters is the source of the bioluminescence, which is frequently seen on clear evenings. This bay in Vieques is ...

The phytoplankton bloom occurs when a species of the organism known as dinoflagellates reproduce rapidly in warmer and calmer waters. The algae are known to glow when disturbed leading to an eerie ...

The recent heavy rainfall in Chennai is thought to have played a role in creating the ideal conditions for bioluminescent waves. When rain washes nutrients from the land into the sea, it can trigger a ...

Chennai's coastline recently dazzled with bioluminescent waves, captivating locals and tourists. This rare event, caused by marine organisms called dinoflagellates, highlighted environmental ...

Known scientifically as "lingulodinium polydra," the bioluminescent algae arrived ... with the red tide - or algae bloom - is filled with dinoflagellates, which then react when moved around ...