Bioluminescence does not require any source ... the glow that comes from creatures in the water, sometimes called ‘sea fireflies.’ Scientists say the twinkling blue is caused by light-emitting ...

including deep-sea fish, glowing mushrooms, and fireflies. Fireflies have long captivated people with their enchanting light ...

There are fireflies, some mushrooms, and glowworms. However, under the sea, studies have shown that over 50% of deep-sea ...

In the deep sea, light is used to attract prey or a mate, to frighten away predators, to observe surroundings, or - like the bobtail squid and the lanternfish - for camouflage and protection. Some ...

For deep-sea creatures, where sunlight is nonexistent ... Closer to the surface, fireflies utilize bioluminescence for mating rituals, with unique light patterns serving as signals to attract ...

The lush forests of Switzerland are not the first place that bioluminescent organisms come to mind. However, a forest in a ...

Photographers have been capturing "unforgettable" scenes of the sea lit with glowing plankton bioluminescence. Bioluminescence describes the light some living creatures, such as plankton and ...

From their bioluminescent blue light to their needle-like teeth, these deep-sea fish are like vampires; they're born for life in the dark. Heck, even vampires might be scared of these creepy ocean ...