When the sun goes down to its long slumber under the horizon, and when the starlight shines over the oceans, a mysterious yet enticing occurrence stirs in the water as the waves roll on the sands, the waters get mildly illuminated in faint hues of neon blue. This strange happening continues till sundown which is when the ocean returns to its normal state! Intrigued by what you have read now? Do read on to know more about this mysterious occurrence!
What is it?
The stuff that glows in the water is not something of an alien origin it is actually a living organism that is too miniature to be spotted individually, but as they strive to become swarms hidden under the water, they form an invisible fabric that illuminates when disturbed and this property is particularly visible at night in vibrant luminescent hues of blue.
Why does it happen?
This particular type of organism is plankton that has a characteristic of bioluminescence. Bioluminescence in biological terms means the emission of light by a living organism and it happens part as a defensive mechanism and at times as a mean of the organism attracting a mate.
Where can you see it?
This particular natural phenomenon can be witnessed in many places around the globe but they are commonly spotted that are located far from any human interference. Vaadhoo and Mudhdhoo islands of Maldives are few of such as places where you could see this mysterious occurring up close. If you are planning for a vacation at a Maldives bungalow the likes of Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, you could reach out to your resorts front desk so that you could get in touch with a local tour operator or a boat service – who would take you to the islands.
Things to know
For as much as it looks unnatural and sometimes scary – touching or interacting with the waters which contain these creatures is completely safe. But be sure not to venture far into the sea for it might be tempting to do so. This occurrence also happens only during the months from June until October.
