Bioluminescence in California 2024: Ocean Waves Turn Into Bright Blue Making It a Pleasant Sight for Enjoyment, Viral Video Resurfaces Online

A beautiful video has resurfaced online where Bioluminescence was seen turning the waves light up to bright blue in California in the past month. The video shows ocean waves with bright blue colours crashing on the shore. For the unversed, bioluminescence is caused by tiny microorganisms emitting light from their bodies and lighting up the ocean. In the daytime, these microorganisms turn the water into a “murky brown shade,” known as the “red tide.” However, at night, they turn the ocean into bright blue, which can be witnessed when the water gets disturbed by the boat, or simply when the waves break. The video, a compilation of several other clips, has gone viral and has enchanted several netizens over X. California Beach Waters Are Glowing Blue! Videos Show Bioluminescent Waves Sparkle the Sea.

Viral Video Of Bioluminescence:

NEW: Bioluminescence spotted over the past month in Southern California as waves light up bright blue.

This is so cool.

Bioluminescence is caused by small organisms that emit light in the ocean.

During the day, the organisms turn the water into a murky brown shade also known… pic.twitter.com/TaqHpLIPV2

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 24, 2024

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