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Why the Ocean Glows at Night - The Science of Bioluminescence Explained

The ocean can light itself up — and the science behind it is wilder than you think Have you ever seen bioluminescence in real life? Tell me where 👇

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The ocean can light itself up — and the science behind it is wilder than you think Have you ever seen bioluminescence in real life? Tell me where 👇

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Some beaches actually glow at night — here's why. Tiny plankton called dinoflagellates are the source. But here's the part that gets people — movement triggers it. The flash startles predators — and attracts bigger ones to eat them. Follow along — there's so much more like this.