Bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago in a group of marine invertebrates called octocorals, according to the results of a new study from scientists with the ...

Some people witnessed the enchanting display of bioluminescent algae illuminating the waves in uMdloti on Good Friday. Experts explain the science behind this natural phenomenon.

A new database compiling over 400 sightings of a mysterious ocean phenomenon known as ‘milky seas’ could help scientists soon ...

2 Not all bioluminescent marine organism systems can be used for animal imaging because the majority of them generate blue light that does not penetrate tissue appropriately for detection. Furthermore ...

“For some species, the whole body glows—for ... The ubiquity of bioluminescence, particularly in marine environments where it is commonly used for communication and defense, highlights the ...

For generations, sailors around the globe have reported a mysterious phenomenon: Vast areas of the ocean glow steadily at ...

bioluminescence -- the biological production of light -- is one of the flashier survival tools used for luring prey, communication, and recognizing potential mates among various species.

Many marine creatures emit light ... Humans have benefited greatly from bioluminescent species. Medical and biological researchers frequently use green fluorescent protein, which biologists ...

Dr. Edith Widder, an oceanographer and marine biologist ... game of hide and seek when the animals that need to hide are illuminated by all that glowing bioluminescence? What is the impact on ...

Milky seas are a rare bioluminescent phenomenon where vast areas of the ocean glow at night, sometimes for months. This glow, likely caused by Vibrio harveyi bacteria, has been reported by sailors for ...

Edith Widder, an oceanographer and marine biologist who ... game of hide and seek when the animals that need to hide are illuminated by all that glowing bioluminescence? What is the impact on ...