Friday, June 25, 2010

Walk like a genie, talk like a genie, glow like a genie?


In the enchanted waters of Biobay, the water glows when you move.

When: Every night except the 4 or 5 days surrounding the full moon.

Where: Vieques Island off the east coast of Puerto Rico

Why: Instant cosmic powers! Swimming in a pool will never be the same. (according to Captain Grasso, "a swim is like floating through stardust.")

How: The bay has ~720,000 single-celled bioluminescent dionflagellates per gallon of water and they like to light up when agitated.

Risk Factor: Probably safe to say that drinking the water isn't recommended.

more dinoflagellate love here



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