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Surfing the Red Tide in San Diego Bioluminescent

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Uploaded by on Oct 1, 2011

Short raw clip of a surfer taking advantage of the amazing conditions thanks to the Bioluminescence blue waves that hit San Diego!

Surfer: Joel Puckett (mad props!).

More footage can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQX3yK8aw3Y

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  • Very cool. What beach was this at?

    

  • @yellowwproductions shot of the Oceanside Pier.

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  • Tron Surfing

  • "A recent report by Discovery News has provided an answer. According to marine biologist Jorge Ribas, the glowing is caused by a massive red tide, or algae bloom, of bioluminescent phytoplankton called Lingulodinium polyedrum. The microorganisms emit light in response to stress, such as when a wave crashes into the shore, a surfboard slashes through the surf, or a kayaker's paddle splashes the water. The result is a wickedly cool glowing ocean."

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  • @guitarruler1453 The microorganisms emit light in response to stress, such as when a wave crashes into the shore, a surfboard slashes through the surf, or a kayaker's paddle splashes the water. The result is a wickedly cool glowing ocean."

  • can someone explain to me why it only glows when it is churned?

  • Why did I hear ha noise

  • Very cool! This phenomenon is caused by bio luminescent phytoplankton called dinoflagellates!

  • Thank you for sharing.. Been wanting to show people this for some time now..

  • I love San Diego...Must be amazing!

  • PLANCTON.

    that's the answer!

    no toxic or biologic residuals. :P

  • @shamz0rz no, the effect is caused by planctons.

  • avatar mode?

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