10 bays with bioluminescent lighting. Photo

Many sea creatures have the ability to glow in the dark.

Since ancient times the blue light of the water in the dark caused the people both fear and admiration.

Hundreds of years ago no one even knew about the phenomenon of luminescence, therefore, such illumination has been shrouded in legends and myths. In the 18th century mystery of the glowing water was finally revealed. It turned out that many sea creatures have the ability to glow in the dark.

For most of them this light is quite a common mechanism that enables them to survive in their habitat. Some microorganisms like the glow is the result of mechanical irritation. When the Bank accumulates many such inhabitants, they form the most amazing light.

We have collected the top 10 places where you can watch this fantastic installation, not reaching any comparison with any light show.

1. Luminous lagoon, Trelawny, Jamaica

Immediately after visiting the Bob Marley Museum and rum factory should definitely go to district of Trelawny. It should be done strictly at night — when the whole beach is illuminated in the glowing plankton.

2. Vaadhoo, Maldives

In the waters near the island inhabited by single-celled dinoflagellates. The mechanical force of the waves cause them to have the impulse that triggers the bioluminescent reaction, which in the dark water emits bluish light.

3. Mazu, China

Through this place there isn’t a single tourist route. However, during a trip to China to visit, to enjoy after the sunset the incredible night scenery of the coast, which are illuminated by single-celled organisms.

4. La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico there are three bioluminescent Bay. One of them is La Parguera. The best time to visit is during the breeding season of the plankton, when everything is painted in blue tones.

5. Mosquito Bay, Vieques, Puerto Rico

It is most popular in Puerto Rico the place that come to see the glow of plankton. Local plankton is the most vivid. To the Bay is usually reached by kayak.

6. Laguna Grande, Fajardo, Puerto Rico

This is the third Bay of Puerto Rico with neon “illumination”. It is situated in the North-East of the country.

7. Gippsland lakes, Victoria, Australia

In addition to the picturesque scenery of lakes, marshes and lagoons in the East of Victoria is famous for its bioluminescence. Under the influence of mechanical and chemical stimuli organisms Noctiluca scintillans that live here in large numbers, “include” night blue light.

8. Carlsbad, California, USA

Neon blue waves can be seen at the beaches of California. In a certain period the Bank collects the phytoplankton. The motion of the waves, when the wave rolls to the shore, formed glow.

9. Sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium

Additional lighting and boasts the port of Zeebrugge. In the dark plankton stains the water at berths and in blue color.

10. East Frisian Islands, Germany

At night, the water near shore at the East-Frisian island of shimmering blue-green glow emitted by glowing plankton.

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