Hundreds of thousands of bioluminescent dinoflagellates live in each gallon of bay water, and the light show put on by these tiny creatures provide is truly a (natural) wonder to behold.
Tone Sai Beach is well-known for its display of natural light. Plankton in the shallow waters is the source of the bioluminescence, which is frequently seen on clear evenings. This bay in Vieques is ...
associate director at Heal the Bay Aquarium in Santa Monica. Rink added that the algae’s decomposition produces hydrogen sulfide, creating a rotten egg smell. Bioluminescence at Torrey Pines Beach.