A beach in Melbourne, Australia has been bathed in an “ethereal glow” at nighttime this week thanks to bioluminescent algae adding a shimmering, electric blue hue to the water and sand. Richard Pensak ...

The beauty of bioluminescence is a double-edged sword. Bioluminescent ocean waves, caused by the growth of algae that thrives in ever-warming waters, have drawn crowds in Melbourne, Australia. Droves ...

Bioluminescence, a light produced by a chemical reaction in organisms, is best viewed in Florida during July and August. Popular viewing locations include Merritt Island, the Indian River Lagoon and ...

From the Northern Lights to lunar eclipses, there are many spectacular natural phenomena to experience around the world. In the United States, one of the easiest to view is bioluminescence — when ...