Santa Cruz County waves glow blue from Bioluminescent plankton

The blue glow is caused by a common species of plankton.

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Beach Bioluminescence, San Diego, California (North Ponto Beach). Feb 28th, 2022

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Bioluminescent waves glow in the dark at Santa Cruz County beach

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Photo Phytoplankton light up the waves at Seacliff State Beach – Santa Cruz Sentinel

Bioluminescent Plankton Light Up California's Big Sur

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