Sailing on a Milky Sea — Sailboat & Satellites Confirm Sailors’ Glowing Ocean Lore

For thousands of years, sailors have told of nighttime seas that mysteriously glowed a milky white or luminescent blue, stretching out to the horizon. Referred to as a “milky sea,” the tales date back at least to Greece and Roman … Continue reading

Dr. Edith Widder – Using Bioluminescence to Fight Pollution

A fascinating glimpse in today’s New York Times at the work of Dr. Edith Widder who is using bioluminescence to measure the level of pollution in coastal sediments. Illuminating the Perils of Pollution, Nature’s Way [iframe: width=”480″ height=”373″ frameborder=”0″ scrolling=”no” … Continue reading

Glow-in-the-Dark Lantern Shark Can Also Become Invisible

Lantern sharks, a type of small dogfish sharks, are well known for their bioluminescence, indeed that is how they were given their name.  Researchers have recently discovered that the rare splendid lantern shark can adjust its coloration and lighting so as to … Continue reading