Various species of phytoplankton are known to bioluminesce, and their lights can be seen in oceans all around the world, said marine biologist and bioluminescence expert Woodland Hastings of Harvard University. Turning on these bright lights can cause other animals to move away and can even permanently damage their sight organs. Other than these, there are many animals that are bioluminescent like fireflies, anglerfish and jellyfish. It may also be used to attract animals that feed on the predators. Bioluminescence is used to distract predators by preventing them from feeding and disrupting their swimming behavior. It is one of nature’s most happening and amazing phenomena. “My wife and I actually ended up staying an extra night on our honeymoon because it was such a romantic spot, we needed to see the beach of stars again.”īioluminescence is the capacity of an organism to emit light. “The first time I laid eyes on the beach I couldn’t believe that it was real,” said Jack Henning a honeymooners visiting the Maldives. As the waves lap the shore, the environment lights up like Las Vegas. What a breathtaking display of nature’s unexpected exquisiteness! It seems as nature has decorated itself with fluorescent lights. Unsurprisingly, it helped him on the way to an Oscar for the movie’s visual effects. This reaction is similar to the way a firefly uses to attract mates or prey.ĭirector Ang Lee used this famous spectacle in his filmLife Of Pi, by using the phytoplankton to illuminate his protagonist who was lost at sea.
They contain luciferase, a chemical that has the ability to create a unique biological light. The tiny organisms emit light when stressed, be it by the lapping of waves, the carving action of a surf board, creating what looks like a network of stars. The surreal appearance of the Maldives beach was actually down to a massive tide of bioluminescent phytoplankton called Lingulodinium polyedrum.
The natural phenomenon was captured by Taiwanese photographer Will Ho, who posted pictures of what he thought was ‘blue sand’ to Flickr. One of the most magical aspects of the Vadhoo Island is at night, the beaches glow a light blue color and twinkle like a reflection of the stars. This magnificent island is quite literally heaven on Earth such a place can render the most skilled poet short of words. One such island is the Vaadhoo Island, nestled in idyllic natural settings. It has innumerable coral islands carrying incredible beauty that are worthy of praise. You will probably find this destination on the bucket list of divers, sun worshippers and honeymooners of the world. However, some of the most stunning photos have been captured on the grouping’s eastern islands, including Mudhdhoo, Vaadhoo Island Maldives, and Rangali.WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Looking for a secret paradise to spend a week or two, to get rid of those graduation blues? Take a trip to the Sea of Stars located on the Vaadhoo Island, Maldives. This Bioluminescence can occur throughout the Maldives 26 atolls. Shore or if you step bare foot into wet sand a bright green-blue glow appears Visitors have had the most luck seeing theīlue glow during July to February, especially during a new moon since theĭarkness of the sky helps intensify the light. Vaadhoo island is located on the equator to the south west of Sri Lanka in Indian Ocean. Vaadhoo island Maldives is a small island of south male’ atoll and one of the inhabited island of RAA Atoll. Vaadhoo Island Maldives is a wonder of nature attracting travelers throughout the world to see this beautiful blue light on the shore. The reason for the shore and waves having these neon blue spots is due to a chemical reaction called “bioluminescence”, it is what happens when a microorganism in the water is disturbed by the oxygen.
On certain areas around the world, the beaches glow with magical blue like tiny neon dots and makes it look like stars are washing up on shore.
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