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 How to watch the Yosemite Firefall this February 20 January 2021 Every year, between February 13-25, the Horsetail waterfall in the Yosemite Valley is transformed into... read more The fatal side of shark nets 19 January 2021 Did you know that the shark nets along the KwaZulu-Natal coast do not prevent sharks... read more Red tide occurring in greater St. Helena Bay region 18 January 2021 A red tide has emerged in the waters of Elands Bay. This is when a... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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