Glowing sea animals use bioluminescence powered by luciferin to communicate, attract prey and defend themselves, turning the ...

Light is a primary driver of visual evolution in shrimp, according to new FIU research published this week in Nature Communications Biology. The deep sea is a dark place, with the only light coming ...

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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Written by Danielle DeLeo, postdoctoral associate in biological sciences at FIU. Our research focuses on octocorals ...

Satellites previously detected a giant bioluminescent bloom in the Java Sea. Researchers found a boat crew that sailed through it. By William J. Broad Naomi McKinnon knew something was up, but she was ...

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In sea fireflies' underwater ballet, the males sway together in perfect, illuminated synchronization, basking in the glow of their secreted iridescent mucus. In sea fireflies' underwater ballet, the ...

Bioluminescence is caused by billions of Dinoflagellates that light up when threatened, causing a "glowing" effect in the water Famous spots for bioluminescence include the Sea of Stars and Mosquito ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. David Gruber was on the southeast shores of Brazil when the ocean ...

Photographs captured the "out of this world" moment the ocean in New Zealand glowed blue with bioluminescence. Landscape photographer Sajith Muraleedharan captured the images at a beach in Hawkes Bay ...

The mysterious white ocean described by a yacht crew in 2019 has now been formally documented and confirmed with satellite imagery. In the summer of 2019, crew members on the Ganesha superyacht were ...