deep sea are known to bioluminesce,” DeLeo says, hinting that the ability was important for the animals growing in the dark. Ancient octocorals likely gained bioluminescence ability because of a ...

Creatures such as these sea urchins serve as deep-sea recyclers that break down ... dusky glow even at high noon, they saw this bioluminescent jellyfish (Colobonema sericeum).

A new database compiling over 400 sightings of a mysterious ocean phenomenon known as ‘milky seas’ could help scientists soon ...

Bioluminescence, the natural phenomenon where living organisms emit light, has captivated scientists and designers alike.

Bioluminescent infrastructure is revolutionizing urban lighting by harnessing nature’s own light-producing mechanisms. By integrating biological luminescence into roads, bridges, and pathways, ...

The bioluminescence is produced by symbiotic ... it may also have benefits: “Deep-sea creatures are often pictured as aliens from another planet, and I think that gets people interested in ...

Deep-sea mining research and experiments ... plumes might interfere with visual cues essential for bioluminescent organisms and visual predators. For delicate creatures such as jellyfish and ...

Visit Taiwan's Matsu Islands to see the magic of bioluminescence ... Between March and June, these tiny creatures rise from the deep to breed, lighting up the waters in a shimmering display.