{"id":43115,"date":"2021-09-16T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T06:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=43115"},"modified":"2021-09-14T20:00:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T18:00:39","slug":"bright-beaches-bioluminescence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/bright-beaches-bioluminescence\/","title":{"rendered":"Bright Beaches: The Magic of Bioluminescence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don’t miss the brightest beaches in the world that magically come to life when the sun goes down. Experience the bioluminescence phenomenon on all five continents.<\/h2>\n

Strolling along the seashore at nightfall is beautiful. Just you and the sound of the waves.\u00a0But imagine if there were hundreds of beautiful marine lights accompanying you. I’m talking about sparkling waters all around you. Bright beaches that envelop you in their natural light show.<\/p>\n

The world’s brightest beaches<\/h2>\n

It’s all true. Beaches with crystalline waters, scattered around the world, host this wonderful natural phenomenon known as bioluminescence<\/strong>. Considered by many to be a unique experience, bioluminescence<\/strong> is the phenomenon whereby living organisms emit light through chemical reactions that transform chemical energy into light energy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Some of the most popular areas known for giving bioluminescence shows<\/strong><\/a> are certainly the Matsu Islands in Taiwan<\/strong>,\u00a0the beaches of San Diego in California<\/strong> and\u00a0“Navarre Beach” in Florida<\/strong>. Do not forget the nicknamed “Bah\u00eda Bioluminescente” in Puerto Rico<\/strong> and “Reethi Beach” in the Maldives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But there are many other bright beaches scattered across all five continents.<\/p>\n

Jerwis Bay, Australia<\/h2>\n

Australia, famous for hosting some of the most beautiful places in the world, offers a huge variety of bathing areas. From white sand beaches to coral reef<\/strong> wonders, the Pacific coast is a must-to-visit!<\/p>\n

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Today we go to ‘Jerwis Bay’ in New South Wales<\/strong> to witness the nocturnal phenomenon of bioluminescence. Hundreds and hundreds of tiny microorganisms begin to illuminate the bay waters, creating an indescribable show. These are the algae known as \u201csea sparkle<\/strong>\u201d typical of the coastal areas of tropical and subtropical regions that emit light as a defense mechanism to scare off predators.<\/p>\n