Ever seen the waves glow?
Here are 5 surreal places to do just that:
Matsu Islands, Taiwan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOqEXKw3jZo
The Matsu Islands are an archipelago of 36 islands in the Taiwan Strait that have become well-known for their glowing coastline. Researchers have been studying what Taiwanese residents call “blue tears” in the water.
After a several-month study of water samples, scientists concluded that the glowing culprit was Noctiluca scintillans, also known as the speak sparkle. Noctiluca is a marine dinoflagellate that lights up when disturbed.
Mission Bay, San Diego
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATN94-zWf6o
While only visible every few years, Mission bay residents witness a dramatic bloom of red tide, which is a toxic red dinoflagellate. During the day, this algae turns the water a dark red, and at night it glows a brilliant blue. Unfortunately, some of these algal blooms are harmful to marine life.
Navarre Beach, Florida
During the warm summer months, you can take a nighttime kayak tour out on the bioluminscent waters of the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon, located on Florida’s Atlantic coast! Book a trip here.
“Luminous Lagoon, Jamaica,
This warm, shallow bay is surrounded by mangroves and is highlighted as one of the best places in the Caribbean to view bioluminescence.
A popular tour operator departs every night from the marina to bring tourists out on the water. The operator says that from the boat, you can easily witness glowing fish as they swim by, and you can even jump into the water for a vibrant swim yourself.
Mosquito Bay, Puerto Rico
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIxSRZFPAbQ
Declared the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world the Guinness Book of World Records, Mosquito Bay is truly a sight to behold.
Located on the southern shore of the island Vieques, the dinoflagellates in the water produce an incredible light show to nighttime visitors. The dinoflagellates Pyrodinium bahamense, thrive in shallow areas, which making this small bay the perfect location for them to flourish!
