The phenomenon of glowing seas has occurred on a small island in Sweden, creating a scene that is both beautiful and somewhat mystical.
According to the Daily Mail, the glowing phenomenon on Mjorn Island in Sweden is actually the blue light produced by a type of plankton that inhabits the island’s shores. Scientists believe that this bioluminescent phenomenon is a reaction of microscopic plankton to external stimuli.
Many organisms, such as fireflies, plankton, and certain fish, emit light by releasing a chemical found in bioluminescent cells, which reacts with oxygen to produce a blue glow.
The glowing sea phenomenon is caused by bioluminescent plankton. (Photo: Daily Mail)
Photographer Lukasz Warzecha, who currently resides in High Peak, Derbyshire, accidentally captured stunning images of this unique glowing sea phenomenon. He described the beach during the event as looking like a strip of dancing blue fire, with the sea reflecting the blue of the sky even though it was nighttime.
Dr. Andy Davies, a marine biologist at Bangor University’s School of Ocean Sciences, explains that the glowing phenomenon in the sea is caused by tiny organisms called plankton, which create light through a complex chemical reaction. He further analyzed that this is a characteristic example of how organisms react complexly to external stimuli.
The coastline of Mjorn Island becomes mystical due to the glowing sea phenomenon. (Photo: Daily Mail)
The best time to observe the glowing sea phenomenon is during late spring and early summer. Bioluminescence is quite common among marine animals and certain insects. Most of the light emitted by marine organisms falls within the green or cyan spectrum, which has wavelengths that can travel the farthest in seawater. However, some organisms also emit red or yellow light.
Source: Daily Mail.
