Bioluminescent Phytoplankton Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

A photo of red tide taken from Moonlight Beach in San Diego California. Red Tide is a phenomenon in which microscopic organisms called phytoplankton bloom rapidly causing a discoloration of the water. San Diegans are familiar with the brownish-red waters that commonly accumulate in the late summer along our coastline. I have always explained that “it’s like surfing in an ocean of iced tea”… far from pleasant. However, when night falls, a bioluminescent glow begins. Any physical disturbance causes the organisms to “react” with a flash of brilliant blue light. This happens naturally when waves break, but also through personal interaction with the waters or wet sand. This year, we’ve been treated to a particularly amazing display of Lingulodinium polyedrum, an intensely strong bioluminescent.

Long exposure shot of glowing plankton on sea surf and milky way. Blue bioluminescent glow of water under the starry sky. Bright Mars planet among constellations in night sky. Rear nature phenomenon.

Long exposure shot of glowing plankton on sea surf and milky way. Blue bioluminescent glow of water under the starry sky. Bright Mars planet among constellations in night sky. Rear nature phenomenon.

Vintage engraved illustration isolated on white background - Water under microscope with dinophysis algae, macroalgae and diatoms

Vintage engraved illustration isolated on white background - Water under microscope with dinophysis algae, macroalgae and diatoms

Marine biology outline icons collection. Coral, Plankton, Seaweed, Algae, Kelp, Sharks, Dolphins vector and illustration concept set. Octopus,Crabs linear signs and symbols

Bioluminescent waves in Venice beach

Vintage engraved illustration isolated on white background - Water under microscope with dinophysis algae, macroalgae and diatoms

Vintage engraved illustration isolated on white background - Water under microscope with dinophysis algae, macroalgae and diatoms

Vintage engraved illustration isolated on white background - Water under microscope with dinophysis algae, macroalgae and diatoms

Vintage engraved illustration isolated on white background - Water under microscope with dinophysis algae, macroalgae and diatoms

Vintage engraved illustration isolated on white background - Water under microscope with dinophysis algae, macroalgae and diatoms

Vintage engraved illustration isolated on white background - Water under microscope with dinophysis algae, macroalgae and diatoms

Bioluminescent waves in Venice beach