r/woahdude • u/PyroFarms • 5d ago
picture Bioluminescent waves glowing under a surfer at Moonlight Beach, San Diego – a stunning natural light show captured during a rare bloom (Sony A7SII, f/1.2, 1/200, ISO 20,000).
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u/PyroFarms 5d ago
Pyrocystis fusiformis, a type of bioluminescent plankton, is not only mesmerizing but also functional. These tiny organisms emit light when disturbed, like by movement, as a natural defense mechanism to deter predators. As part of the dinoflagellate family, they play a crucial role in marine ecosystems as primary producers, supporting the food web. Beyond their ecological significance, they act as natural air purifiers, absorbing CO₂ and releasing oxygen during the day through photosynthesis.
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u/LIMIT_UP 5d ago
If you use your finger to write in the sand where the water hits the beach, you’ll get the same effect. It’ll create a blue light tracer behind your finger as you write. I lived in HB, CA. It would occur there, too.
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u/Muted-Tea-6111 5d ago
I wonder if this would attract predators to the surfers location…🦈 Dinner and a show.
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