The brilliant glow that certain types of photosynthetic organisms cause has hidden dangers Bioluminescent algae are a group ...

A pungent, fishy, rancid odor has been wafting through the coastal air in Los Angeles this week, an unfortunate consequence of beautiful bioluminescent algae that has graced local beaches for a ...

California's beaches are a little extra beautiful these days, and it's all thanks to something called bioluminescent algae. These are tiny marine phytoplankton that grow on the surface of the ...

But be aware: Bioluminescent algae that twinkle along the seascape can poison sea life from fish to sea turtles, so swimming is not advised. I remember the island coast of Vieques, outside Puerto ...

Known scientifically as "lingulodinium polydra," the bioluminescent algae arrived in the area earlier this week and was most recently spotted reaching parts of Venice Beach. The phenomenon ...

Yes, bioluminescence can be pretty to look at, but it’s also the source of the terrible stench on many beaches in the area. The recent “red tide” that has made the waves glow electric blue at night ...

"After your eyes have adjusted, you can start seeing different hues of blue and it's really mesmerising to watch," he says Bioluminescent algae weren't the only visitors creating a buzz in San Diego.

Rink added that the algae’s decomposition produces hydrogen sulfide, creating a rotten egg smell. Bioluminescence at Torrey Pines Beach. (Photo: Mark Girardeau) A large algae bloom was spotted ...

A few years ago, Paige Whitehead was swimming off of Savary Island when she noticed the water around her was glowing; fast ...