March 29, 2024 9:20 AM

Preservation Bay

Beach in Tasmania Glows With Sea Sparkle

Bright blue lights glowed at the shores of Preservation Bay, Tasmania were seen at this time of the month by photographer Brett Chatwin. This phenomenon is uncommon and caused by a bioluminescent alga called noctiluca scintillan, or popularly known as "sea sparkle" when the organisms are feeling stressed.

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