Calm waters, great values on luxury stays, and cultural events are a few reasons why travelers should visit the Caribbean in the summer.

Scientists suggest algae could be embedded within biosensors that glow when toxins detected in the environment The captivating blue glow emitted by a sea-dwelling species of algae has been harnessed ...

After the sun dips below the horizon, some places around the world begin to light up. These spots come alive with soft glows and nature-made (or human-made) light shows. Check out our top picks for ...

From the depths of the ocean to the forest floor at night, some animals can do something that seems almost magical: they make their own light. This phenomenon is known as bioluminescence. But glowing ...

The new documentary “A Life Illuminated” traces the career arc of U.S. marine biologist Edie Widder, an expert on bioluminescence who’s made headlines for decades. The film documents her team’s ...

Vieques (pronounced Vee-ek-ez) is located about 8 miles off the east coast of mainland Puerto Rico, one of two inhabited sister islands – the other is Culebra – easily accessible by ferry or small ...

During a dark and cloudless Saturday night out on Tomales Bay, the red lights on the back of a dozen kayaks bobbed on the water as the boats’ occupants paddled out toward Point Reyes National Seashore ...

If you've been to Newport Beach, California, in the spring and fall months, you might have witnessed the wonderful phenomenon that is the bioluminescent waves. Every year, walking along the beach at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine stepping into a world where the ocean glows under your fingertips, where every wave sparkles like liquid starlight, and ...

Bioluminescence, a light produced by a chemical reaction in organisms, is best viewed in Florida during July and August. Popular viewing locations include Merritt Island, the Indian River Lagoon and ...

Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light, usually bright and neon, by a living organism, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Bioluminescence typically ...

Bioluminescence offers some of the most awe-inspiring natural displays, where night waters turn into shimmering light shows. Come explore glowing bays, radiant beaches, and shimmering forests. These ...