A Rare Phenomenon Made the Ocean in California Glow Blue This Week

Beachgoers in California were treated to a rare spectacle this week: glowing tides. The unique sight is called a red tide, but, at least at night, it results in an other-worldly blue light in the water. Numerous people spotted and photographed the light show off the coast of San Diego this week. Wow! 🤩 〰️〰️〰️ #bioluminescence#sandiego#algae#redtide A post shared by David Jodye (@davidjodye) on May 9, 2018 at 9:13pm PDT I had to go back out again last night. Glowing blue waves are just something you have to see twice to believe 😳🌊 #bioluminescence A post shared by Jesse Bowen (@therealjbowen) on May 10, 2018 at 10:08am PDT The ocean is glowing and we can’t get enough of the amazing pictures! 🌊🔥🌊 Neon blue waves have been seen at San Diego's shore this week, creating some rare photo opportunities for locals. The phenomenon is created when a red tide, which is algae bloom filled with phytoplankton called "dinoflagellates," rolls off waves onto or near the shoreline. . 📸: Pictures 1-3 Thanks to Abe @abekislevitz for his amazing photos! 📸: Pictures 4-5 Thanks to Jesse @therealjbowen for sharing his incredible shots! . 📲 Click the link in our bio and select this photo thumbnail for the FULL story. . . . #10news #redtide #bioluminescence #nature #waves #ocean #beach #pier #california #science #oceanlife #marinebiology #gl...
Source: TIME: Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Uncategorized Oceans onetime Source Type: news
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