Some people witnessed the enchanting display of bioluminescent algae illuminating the waves in uMdloti on Good Friday. Experts explain the science behind this natural phenomenon.

The green glow in oceans, especially in the Gulf of Oman, signals harmful phytoplankton blooms that threaten biodiversity, ...

With the naked eye, Rushe said the algae appears more white with a touch ... said it was caused by Noctiluca scintillans, a species commonly known as "sea sparkle," which typically blooms in ...

The algae – formally known as Noctiluca scintillans, which loosely translates to “sparkling night light” – appears in the Tasmanian waters every year. It first appeared on the south and ...

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Fisheries Department will continue to take samples periodically to monitor the density of the Noctiluca Scintillans algae in waters off Teluk Bahang, which has been ...