Bioluminescent Surf

Turns out the Lingulodinium polyedrum phytoplankton responsible for red tide algae blooms off the coast of Southern California are bioluminescent. When agitated, the non-toxic red tide glows neon blue, which makes for some pretty rad night surfing.

• 2011-10-04T16:10:38+00:00
• Duration: 04:29

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