Jervis Bay is located on the southern coast of Australia. The sea here can emit an eye-catching blue light at night, causing curiosity to travel followers everywhere.
Luminescent algae make the beach glow at night
Jervis Bay is located on the southern coast of Australia. The sea here can emit an eye-catching blue light at night, causing curiosity to travel followers everywhere.
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Jervis Bay (New South Wales, Australia) is known for its poetic scenery during the day and its somewhat surreal and magical beauty at night. Photo: Francescaalvandi.
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From Sydney or Canberra to Jervis Bay it only takes about 3 hours by car. It owns many luxury resorts, famous for its clear turquoise waters and fine white sand. Photo: T.rads.
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At night, this place turns into a "light party" due to the proliferation of luminescent algae.
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According to Finlay, the phenomenon was caused in Jervis Bay by a species of bioluminescent algae called Noctiluca scintillans. Photo: Holidaystv.
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The increase in nutrients in water from forest fire ash in recent years has created conditions for algae to thrive and bloom simultaneously.
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The bioluminescence of N. scintillans is induced by the luciferin and luciferase system, consisting of several luminescent molecules and enzymes, located within thousands of spherical organelles in the cytoplasm of single-celled protozoa This. Photo: Analu_nunes, earthpix.world.
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Algae N. scintillans does not produce toxins, so it is not dangerous to humans. However, their high density can deplete oxygen in the water, threatening marine life. Photo: Analu_nunes, earthpix.world.
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The phenomenon of glowing beaches caused by algae has previously been observed in many parts of the world such as San Diego (USA), Vaadhoo Island, Mudhdhoo and Rangali (Maldives)...
