Veliger larvae. Photo © Ryo Minemizu "Behold the mesmerizing beauty of veliger larvae, tiny creatures that seem to have captured the stars and created their own night sky in the depths of the ocean! These beautiful beings are the larval stage of many marine gastropods, including conchs, sea slugs, and snails.They typically have a translucent … Continue reading Pic o’ the Week: Starry Veliger Larvae
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Pic o’ the Week: Iridescent Comb Jelly
Some of the exquisite workings of nature are here for us to see in this breathtaking image snapped by photographer Scott Gutsy Tuason in the Philippines. Iridescent jellyfish. Photo copyright Scott Gutsy Tuason... on IG -> @gutsytuason This comb jelly's iridescent comb rows are dazzling. Here at Oceanwire we're fascinated by the ocean's natural light! … Continue reading Pic o’ the Week: Iridescent Comb Jelly
Pandemic Escape: Glow-In-The-Dark Corals Light Up The Deep Sea
Way, way down in the oceans' darkest depths, lights glow and sparkle. For millennia, bioluminescence has been seen in oceans around the world. Indeed, around 50 A.D., Pliny the Elder wrote that one could rub the slime of a certain luminous jellyfish, possibly Pelagia noctiluca, onto a walking stick to make it double as a torch. … Continue reading Pandemic Escape: Glow-In-The-Dark Corals Light Up The Deep Sea
Holiday Zen: the sea’s glittering lights
A favorite sea phenomenon - bioluminescence, or the living lights of the ocean. Kick back and enjoy a moment of deep sea wonder in this holiday season: http://youtu.be/XD7thJVRKmQ It never gets old for many, including Dr. Edith Widder, who studies bioluminescence in sea creatures: "During my first open ocean dive, I went down to 800 feet and … Continue reading Holiday Zen: the sea’s glittering lights
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