Algea creates epic glowing water phenomenon : theCHIVE

Algea creates epic glowing water phenomenon (8 HQ Photos)

This phenomenon at the Gippsland Lakes in Australia is the result of a chain of events such as flash floods, storms, and bushfires that triggers a population explosion of one particular type of algae the glows a vibrant blue. Imagine taking your girlfriend to this spot. I bet you could just say, “Yeah, so this is happenin’ now”, then BOOM, you’re on the shore doin’ the dirty deed in no time flat. It’s like proposing to a woman; she pretty much has to.
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BigDingo

The earth is awesome. Well deserving of an HD gallery (though I'm still crossing my thumbs for a hump-day HD gallery).
tommybhoy

Now thats just cool…but not the natural disasters that cause it though

Curious

I've never heard of natural disasters causing this… what do you mean? I've only heard that its when the special kind of algae gets disturbed their chemical reactions cause bio-luminescence.

tommybhoy

' is the result of a chain of events such as flash floods, storms, and bushfires that triggers a population explosion '

At the top of the post….two of the three can be called disasters depending on how much damage was caused. Thats what i ment

Gecko

hey, every cloud has a silver lining

vicrom252

so what planet is this on??

Not First

Uranus
fnaah

yeah, we aussies think you americans are from a different planet too.

http://www.facebook.com/Kitho.James Kitho James

Its the easiest way for na'vi-fication
TaTa

chive, I love you, but please stop with your so-called high quality pictures..my eyes bleed
bubblerider86

#8 -Dr. Manhattan??

Mr F

No, that guy is wearing pants.
Diego

Cocoon

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1788105749 Mate Bozanic

My first thought was: ''This is fuckin' awesome!!!''
Drizzt

Spellchecker Chive.
doobie doo

sounds like they're a kind of dinoflagellates, which are common in other mangrove trapped bays across the world. Vieques, P.R. has a nice bioluminescent bay with a similar dinoflagellates, though get there soon, as with each year the intensity of the bay's glow is lessened by continued developments' light pollution. This is the first person I've seen successfully capture the phenomenon on camera.

Anonymous

The first time to successfully capture it on camera… Really? Check Google images, there are tons of pictures like these (though not as awesome).
moe

Mosquito bay in PR is awesome. You can see the light trails when the fish swim by.

lanto13

I believe it is a form of phosphorescents. We get it here sometimes in the Bay of Fundy in Canada. It becomes active and "glows" when it comes in contact with something. Which means it also glows when you pee into the water
Phondo

Hoo boy. Can't you guys at least spell check your headlines?
misschris

Wow, it's amazing. I would love to see that in person.

Phondo

Well, thank you. I AM a good speller.

NickRob

Ha I agree with you Chive! Just bring your girl there and say, "Baby you wouldn't want to my balls to be like this algae would you?" Then she'd definitely have to
RyanR

I've seen this happen on the the Texas Gulf Coast. It is an amazing event! I think it is the same organism that causes red tide…
aosux

I have seen green phytoplankton on Long Island. It's cool to pick up and throw at people.
TonyFronce

Went to Puerto Rico last year and took a kayak tour of the bioluminiscent bay there at night. It was incredible. Any time you disturb the water with your hand or the kayak paddle it lights up bright blue. They used to let you swim in it but unfortunately pollution is killing off the mcroorganisms that make it possible, so they're very protected now and no swimming is allowed.

moe

They rent the kayaks out in Esperanza, off the board walk. Kinda expensive, but a cool experience.

Slappy McGee

These things are a central part of the book "Deception Point" by Dan Brown. Lame book, but it's cool to see what they actually look like.
BGkid

#1 Give the bitch algea, bitches love algea
nepster

They've got these lagoons all over….Puerto Rico and they have a Luminous Lagoon in Jamaica…best $100 I ever spent, and Chive is right, it's a huge panty dropper.

RandomGuy

What? I was planning to go all the way to Australia to see this someday =/ . Turns out Luminous Lagoon is like 1hr from where I live. Thanks for the heads up.

V4Vendetta14

#8, OMFG! KILL IT!!! KILL IT!!!
TylerV

Trippy
Ken

Great view of the Milky Way in #6.

Djz

seriously. think i might save this pic for use as a wallpaper

j-man85

Tron Legacy
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=509922959 Adam Flowers

Used to see this stuff churned up in the wake of the ship I was on. It's beautifull to watch!
Sarah

#3 Kinda reminded me of Avatar!

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