Blue plankton lights up False Bay Posted by Anita Froneman on 17 February 2020 Kogel Bay came alive with glowing blue waters on Sunday, 16 February that looked like something from the sci-fi movie Avatar. This was caused by a type of plankton called bioluminescent dinoflagellates that naturally emits light. Local Jézelle Fourie posted a video and pictures taken by Eric Nathan to Facebook, later shared by Anele du Plessis: Bioluminescence is a defense mechanism used to evade predators. The dinoflagellates produce light when disturbed and will emit a flash of light lasting a fraction of a second, according to leisurepro.com. Follow Eric Nathan at @ericnathanphotography on Instagram or visit his website to see more of his photos. Images: Eric Nathan Photography Related Posts Cederkloof: Restoring the balance of nature 11 June 2021 At Cederkloof botanical retreat, visitors will find a place where the fynbos grows wild and... read more Kruger by Numbers: the statistics that make up the beloved Park 10 June 2021 One of South Africa’s most loved national parks, the Kruger is full of interesting critters,... read more Scratching the Surface: update on Kavango basin oil and gas exploration 9 June 2021 Oil and gas explorations are underway in the Kavango basin in Northeast Namibia and Northwest... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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