Scientists say the crustaceans have developed a visual system based on proteins that help them detect the little light that ...

Scientists found deep-sea shrimp evolved special vision to detect bioluminescent light and navigate their world.

If the pinkish-red color appears somewhat intimidating, it's with good reason. Steichen warns this type of phytoplankton does ...

Each year, shore waves along the Texas coastline are illuminated with flashes of ethereal blue light. The dazzling display is ...

The waters surrounding the city of Changle in East China have been glowing blue for the past four days. The phenomenon is caused by organisms called Noctiluca scintillans, or "sea sparkle." ...

The benefits of bioluminescence are as diverse and varied as the species that possess this luminous capability, indicating that there is not one singular reason for its existence. For deep-sea ...

From their bioluminescent blue light to their needle-like teeth, these deep-sea fish are like vampires; they're born for life in the dark. Heck, even vampires might be scared of these creepy ocean ...

Most bioluminescent beaches are located ... best surfing in the world and the occasional flash of sea stars, but for some nighttime sparkle, book a tour and head to two nearby lagoons.

Known as a ‘red tide’ by day, the microalgae Noctiluca scintillans, known as ‘sea sparkle’ emits a bioluminescent blue glow when disturbed at night. Over the last week, residents of Hobart, Tasmania, ...

Artist Cat Ward's "Deep Dive" art installation at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center features sculptures and bioluminescent-inspired paintings of sea creatures. The exhibit is inspired by Ward ...