Rare double glow appears in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge as comb jellies and early-season dinoflagellates illuminate Florida’s lagoon waters. Seeing both types of bioluminescence at the ...

You may have seen pictures of blue, glowing beaches under a dark sky. This glow is called bioluminescence. It is emitted by tiny organisms called bioluminescent algae that live in the water.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The discovery of bioluminescent sand on a San Diego beach ...

Bioluminescent algae are a group of tiny marine organisms that can produce an ethereal glow in the dark. While the phenomenon may occur in any region or sea depth, some of the most stunning instances ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

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 ...