Surfing the Red Tide in San Diego Bioluminescent
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Tron Surfing
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"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."
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can someone explain to me why it only glows when it is churned?
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Why did I hear ha noise
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Very cool! This phenomenon is caused by bio luminescent phytoplankton called dinoflagellates!
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Thank you for sharing.. Been wanting to show people this for some time now..
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I love San Diego...Must be amazing!
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PLANCTON.
that's the answer!
no toxic or biologic residuals. :P
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@shamz0rz no, the effect is caused by planctons.
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Very cool. What beach was this at?
yellowwproductions 4 months ago
@yellowwproductions shot of the Oceanside Pier.
LoghanCall 4 months ago