New species of luminescent sharks and small coral crabs are appearing in Australia, revealing hidden secrets of deep marine ...

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One of Earth's most spectacular light shows can actually be found in the oceans, when their waves glow brightly as the result ...

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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Written by Danielle DeLeo, postdoctoral associate in biological sciences at FIU. Our research focuses on octocorals ...

Seeing bioluminescence is like fireflies - conditions have to be just right and there's a bit of luck involved, but these ...

Bioluminescence is caused by billions of Dinoflagellates that light up when threatened, causing a "glowing" effect in the water Famous spots for bioluminescence include the Sea of Stars and Mosquito ...

This video explores the unique “meta” of the deep sea, where survival depends on extreme adaptations and unorthodox strategies. Scientists reveal how darkness, pressure, and scarcity create an ...

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In sea fireflies' underwater ballet, the males sway together in perfect, illuminated synchronization, basking in the glow of their secreted iridescent mucus. In sea fireflies' underwater ballet, the ...

An international team of researchers, led by Danielle DeLeo from the Smithsonian Institution, has identified eight organisms with previously unknown luminosity. Using genetic findings from these ...

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