Bloody Bay Coral Wall

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Bloody Bay Coral Wall
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“A glowing underwater cliff attracts marine life and divers in equal measure.”
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Atlas ObscuraAug 17

15 Best Places to Experience Bioluminescence

The humble glow worm is, in fact, a catchall term for numerous glowing creatures, from gnat larvae to fire flys to algae, that can be found all over the world. These tiny critters illuminate the night through bioluminescence, a process in which light is emitted by internal chemical reactions. Bioluminescence has evolved independently in over 90 different species, first emerging some 540 million…

Coral wall home to microscopic bioluminescent creatures.

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