The ‘Sea of Stars’ is a recurring natural phenomenon that turns the shoreline into a glowing spectacle after nightfall. Google searches for the destination have soared over the past year thanks to ...

Bioluminescence (aka the ‘Sea of Stars’) is also visible on other islands in the Maldives, such as Mudhdhoo, in the Baa Atoll ...

A riotous photography collection from a recent underwater mission off the coast of Chile shows new and fascinating deep-sea ...

The night is cool, still, almost silky, and I could stay in this moment forever, but from a nearby boat I hear the guide urge ...

Watching phytoplankton illuminate the world's shores is an otherworldly experience. With a bit of luck and perseverance, ...

Above you, the place where the sea meets the sky looks silver ... A fish moving fast lights up like a shooting star; a boat creates a bright, glowing wake. Any creature that doesn’t want ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Although bioluminescence has been observed for many centuries, its application in biomedicine is relatively recent. Scientists traced back the ...

Also known as Vaadhoo Island, this Maldivian paradise is home to the famous "Sea of Stars." During the late summer months, bioluminescent plankton washes up along the shore, creating an electric ...