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Bloom of Bioluminescent Algae Stuns Beachside Residents in South Australia

Beach side residents near Port Lincoln were dazzled by blue-glowing bioluminescent algae on the evening of June 18. The algae appeared at the shores of South Australia on Sunday evening. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-15/bioluminescence-event-lights-up-northern-tasmanian-beach/8355912 According to ABC , the bright blue glow is caused by a plant plankton called Noctiluca scintillans. When physically agitated, they emit a blue/green glow of light as a defense mechanism to scare off predators. While the blooms are a beautiful phenomenon, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/tasmania-glows-in-the-dark-but-bioluminescence-has-a-sinister-side/news-story/3066a1904efcd8c6b6e7bd29da1d2af3 The Australian said the brilliant display has a "sinister side". The algae consume other plankton and their presence often indicates the end of a feast, leaving local shellfish with little-to-no food. This video shows videographer Mark Thomas taking a bot through the waters and interacting with the plankton. (Footage By Mark Thomas/Storyful via Getty Images)
Beach side residents near Port Lincoln were dazzled by blue-glowing bioluminescent algae on the evening of June 18. The algae appeared at the shores of South Australia on Sunday evening. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-15/bioluminescence-event-lights-up-northern-tasmanian-beach/8355912 According to ABC , the bright blue glow is caused by a plant plankton called Noctiluca scintillans. When physically agitated, they emit a blue/green glow of light as a defense mechanism to scare off predators. While the blooms are a beautiful phenomenon, http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/tasmania-glows-in-the-dark-but-bioluminescence-has-a-sinister-side/news-story/3066a1904efcd8c6b6e7bd29da1d2af3 The Australian said the brilliant display has a "sinister side". The algae consume other plankton and their presence often indicates the end of a feast, leaving local shellfish with little-to-no food. This video shows videographer Mark Thomas taking a bot through the waters and interacting with the plankton. (Footage By Mark Thomas/Storyful via Getty Images)
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Storyful
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1328809755
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Storyful
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June 19, 2017
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00:01:51:21
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Tulka, South Australia, Australia
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