Glowing bioluminescent waves return to Southern California coast The waves off Laguna Beach light up on Aug. 30, 2023, with lingering bioluminescence off the coastline the past week.

The glowing waves have been hanging out off some beaches for the past week. (Photo courtesy of Patrick Coyne) Shallow water off Laguna Beach lights up with bioluminescence on Aug. 30, 2023.

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

Capturing bioluminescence, a phenomenon in which glowing algae give crashing waves an electric blue glow, requires technical skill and a bit of luck. By Mike Ives On hot, moonless nights in New ...

Chances are quite good you can spot the blue glowing beaches anywhere from Warrenton to Brookings right now too. “Oh, love it. Makes me feel like a kid again,” added Young.

It's bioluminescence season on Florida's East Coast as visitors can see blue-glowing dinoflagellates light up waters this summer. Here's how to experience the natural wonder.

Bioluminescence is the natural wonder that causes Florida's waterways to light up blue during hot summer months, a phenomenon caused by single-celled organisms called dinoflagellates.