On summer nights, the waters off the coast of Western Washington glow brighter than usual. The reason for the stunning sight is a natural phenomenon: electric blue, bioluminescent plankton. The Salish ...

One of Earth's most spectacular light shows can actually be found in the oceans, when their waves glow brightly as the result of biochemical processes.

Waves light up blue in Morro Bay early Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, thanks to tiny, single-celled creatures called bioluminescent dinoflagellates that produce bursts of light when disturbed. Chloe Jones ...

Imagine stepping into a world where the ocean glows under your fingertips, where every wave sparkles like liquid starlight, and the night comes alive with an otherworldly shimmer. That’s the magic of ...

If you've ever encountered a deserted beach all to yourself at nighttime, you're probably familiar with the overwhelming sense of peace and solitude it can bring. But arrive at the right location ...

A fisherman off South Padre Island, Texas, captured an unusual phenomenon this week: ocean water glowing with a blue phosphorescent light. Fishing guide Rene Lopez posted a video on social media that ...

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Waves stimulate bioluminescence from plankton at Ruby Beach in Jefferson County, Wash., on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Matt Nichols Courtesy for The Bellingham Herald On summer nights, the waters off the ...