Hibiscus Coast residents have photographed a stunning display of bioluminescence in Tindalls Bay, north of Auckland. Alistair Bain Photography Photographer Alistair Bain said photographing the glow effect was difficult. Alistair Bain Photography Bioluminescence in Tindalls Bay, Auckland. Photographer Alistair Bain was also alerted to pink algae at Tindalls Bay earlier in the day. Molly and Casey Smith The "glow" is caused by an oxidation reaction within the plankton organism's body to produce light, to distract and evade predators.

Source: Stuff January 13, 2020 23:37 UTC