This south Vieques beach might not sound like much ... Hundreds of thousands of bioluminescent dinoflagellates live in each gallon of bay water, and the light show put on by these tiny creatures ...

The beach comes alive at night when the water glows a bright blue. This rare occurrence is due to the presence of ...

Yes, bioluminescence can be pretty to look at, but it’s also the source of the terrible stench on many beaches in the area. The recent “red tide” that has made the waves glow electric blue ...

Gorgeous streaks of neon blue water, called bioluminescence, have returned to Southern California waters such as Venice Beach. Getty Images The gorgeous act of nature, where microsized algae ...

Some beaches, which are known for their tranquil surroundings, sparkle because of bioluminescent species. With bioluminescent ...

A pungent, fishy, rancid odor has been wafting through the coastal air in Los Angeles this week, an unfortunate consequence of beautiful bioluminescent algae that has graced local beaches for a ...

MBARI researchers have discovered a remarkable new species of sea slug that lives in the deep sea. Bathydevius caudactylus ...

Patrick Coyne has photographed bioluminescence off the beaches of L.A. and Orange counties since 2019. He shares tips for seeing the magical ocean glow. Nov. 3, 2022 But he’s also struck out ...

Ceann Trá in Ventry was an absolutely magical scene on Monday night as the area was lit up with the beautiful blue of ...

Beachgoers watch and record images of bioluminescent waves breaking in Huntington Beach on Jan. 2, 2024. Bioluminescence is light emitted by living things through chemical reactions in their bodies.