This glowing trail of light isn’t CGI—it’s nature at work. 🥹
As bottlenose dolphins glide through the water, they stir up millions of microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates. These tiny plankton emit light when disturbed, creating bursts of bioluminescence as a defense mechanism.
The result? A surreal, electric-blue glow that follows every movement—like the ocean itself is alive with light. This natural phenomenon is most visible in warm, calm waters on dark nights, making sightings like this incredibly special.
Captured by: @joshg_photos
#bioluminescence #ocean #losangeles #californiacoast #nature #Dolphins #dolphin #sea #California #amazing #science #southbay
As bottlenose dolphins glide through the water, they stir up millions of microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates. These tiny plankton emit light when disturbed, creating bursts of bioluminescence as a defense mechanism.
The result? A surreal, electric-blue glow that follows every movement—like the ocean itself is alive with light. This natural phenomenon is most visible in warm, calm waters on dark nights, making sightings like this incredibly special.
Captured by: @joshg_photos
#bioluminescence #ocean #losangeles #californiacoast #nature #Dolphins #dolphin #sea #California #amazing #science #southbay
This glowing trail of light isn’t CGI—it’s nature at work. 🥹🐬
As bottlenose dolphins glide through the water, they stir up millions of microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates. These tiny plankton emit light when disturbed, creating bursts of bioluminescence as a defense mechanism.
The result? A surreal, electric-blue glow that follows every movement—like the ocean itself is alive with light. This natural phenomenon is most visible in warm, calm waters on dark nights, making sightings like this incredibly special.
Captured by: @joshg_photos
#bioluminescence #ocean #losangeles #californiacoast #nature #Dolphins #dolphin #sea #California #amazing #science #southbay
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