The brilliant glow that certain types of photosynthetic organisms cause has hidden dangers Bioluminescent algae are a group ...

Rink added that the algae’s decomposition produces hydrogen sulfide, creating a rotten egg smell. Bioluminescence at Torrey Pines Beach. (Photo: Mark Girardeau) A large algae bloom was spotted ...

Yes, bioluminescence can be pretty to look at, but it’s also the source of the terrible stench on many beaches in the area. The recent “red tide” that has made the waves glow electric blue at night ...