bioluminescence
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Sparkling Dolphins Swim Off Our Coast, But Humans Are Threatening These Natural Light Shows
It was 2 am on a humid summer’s night on Sydney’s coast. Something in the distance caught my eye ” a pod of glowing dolphins darted towards the bow of the boat. I had never seen anything like it before. They were electric blue, trailing swaths of light as they rode the bow wave.
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Seeing Dolphins Swim In Glow In The Dark Waters Is Beyond Stunning
BBC’s Attenborough’s Life That Glows is an absolutely gorgeous look at the mysterious creatures around the world that have bioluminescent powers. It details the life of fireflies, glow worms, fungi, fish, squid, plankton, etc. and shows how they use their glow in the dark abilities. Sometimes it’s to attract mates, sometimes its to prevent predators…
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Bioluminescent Octopus Bacteria Makes This Beautiful Lamp Glow
To see the glow from a species of bioluminescent octopus used to require a trip to the deep sea and a fair amount of patience. Not anymore. Ambio, a mobile lamp from Amsterdam-based designer Teresa von Dongen brings the sublime light away from the ocean by creating a “artificial saltwater medium”.
