"Milky seas” are one of the rarest reported forms of bioluminescence. A new scientific database may finally reveal the ...

Bioluminescence, the natural phenomenon where living organisms emit light, has captivated scientists and designers alike.

A new database compiling over 400 sightings of a mysterious ocean phenomenon known as ‘milky seas’ could help scientists soon predict when the odd ocean glows occur.

Explore the phenomenon of glowing ocean events known as milky seas, created by bioluminescent bacteria visible from space.

Scientists are one step closer to understanding bioluminescent seas thanks to a new database spanning centuries. View on ...

For generations, sailors around the globe have reported a mysterious phenomenon: Vast areas of the ocean glow steadily at ...

While scientists do not know exactly why this rare glow occurs, it is likely a byproduct of high concentrations of microscopic bioluminescent bacteria called Vibrio harveyi, according to the study.

Milky seas are a rare bioluminescent phenomenon where vast areas of the ocean glow at night, sometimes for months. This glow, likely caused by Vibrio harveyi bacteria, has been reported by sailors for ...

The role of milky seas in the ecosystemMilky seas are different from the more common bioluminescent ocean events caused by a type of phytoplankton known as dinoflagellates. These organisms emit a ...