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The best locations to view marine bioluminescence in nature
Mosquito Bay, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico: Mosquito Bay is considered one of the brightest bioluminescent bays in the world, with a high density of Pyrodinium bahamense dinoflagellates glowing in the water, making it a popular tourist destination.
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![Toyama Bay, Japan: Toyama Bay is known for its large population of glowing firefly squid (Hotaru-Ika)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0653/8641/4332/files/firefly-squid-1_4_600x600.jpg?v=1675880881)
Toyama Bay, Japan: Toyama Bay is known for its large population of glowing firefly squid (Hotaru-Ika), which swim in the bay each spring and emit light, creating a mesmerizing display of bioluminescence.
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Jervis Bay, Australia: Jervis Bay is a popular destination for tourists and locals interested in observing bioluminescence in the ocean. The bay is known for bright blue-green bioluminescence created by Noctiluca scintillans.
San Diego, California: San Diego is home to various bioluminescent dinoflagellates, including our Pyrocystis fusiformis, that emit blue light when disturbed. This makes for a beautiful display at night, especially during the summer months when the plankton are most abundant.
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Vaadhoo Island, Maldives: Vaadhoo Island is one of the best places to observe bioluminescence in the ocean, with its beaches lit up by millions of dinoflagellates that emit light in the water.
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Placencia, Belize: Placencia is a popular destination for tourists interested in observing bioluminescence in the ocean. The waters around Placencia are home to a variety of bioluminescent plankton.
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