Glowing algae

Have you ever wondered what causes the water to glow blue in the dark? Some plankton or algae can glow in the dark, usually emitting a blue glow, which is what happens at night at Jervis Bay, Australia 🇦🇺

#Bioluminescence #sea_of_the_stars glow in the night at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo beach

Australian Sunset illuminated with the blue glow of bioluminescent algae.

glowing algae in Puerto Rico

Australia on Instagram: “It's official, nature is pretty darn magical 😍✨ @davesyd_ was lucky enough to witness this spectacular sight at #NorahHead in the…”

bioluminescence produced by algae along the shore. some living organisms emit light through a chemical reaction called chemiluminescence, where a light-emitting molecule reacts with an enzyme causing a glow. fireflies are a common example, but this also happens along beaches due to large algae blooms of plankton. - - - #bioluminescence #naturewonders #algaeblooms #chemiluminescence #plankton #naturalbeauty #fireflies #beachlife

Sparkle beach, Maldives

Glowing Nature features living bioluminescent algae.