Watching phytoplankton illuminate the world's shores is an otherworldly experience. With a bit of luck and perseverance, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Imagine standing on the beach at night, the sound of the waves gently lapping against the shore. Suddenly, as if by magic, the water starts to glow with a beautiful blue light. The glowing sea, also ...

For over 400 years, sailors have reported a mysterious phenomenon in which the ocean appears to glow as far as the eye can see.Related video above: Check out this amazing video of a kayaker paddling ...

SAN DIEGO — A new attraction called "Glowing Oceans" is set to bring the mesmerizing phenomenon of bioluminescence to Southern California year-round, starting in June 2025. Created by biologist Andy ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). It only takes the gentle brush of a hand or slow glide of a boat to trigger the sparkling blue-green light of bioluminescent plankton, ...

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 ...