As the waves lap the shore, the environment lights up like Las Vegas. What a breathtaking display of nature’s unexpected exquisiteness! It seems as nature has decorated itself with fluorescent lights. Unsurprisingly, it helped him on the way to an Oscar for the movie’s visual effects. This reaction is similar to the way a firefly uses to attract mates or prey.ĭirector Ang Lee used this famous spectacle in his filmLife Of Pi, by using the phytoplankton to illuminate his protagonist who was lost at sea. They contain luciferase, a chemical that has the ability to create a unique biological light. The tiny organisms emit light when stressed, be it by the lapping of waves, the carving action of a surf board, creating what looks like a network of stars.

The surreal appearance of the Maldives beach was actually down to a massive tide of bioluminescent phytoplankton called Lingulodinium polyedrum.

The natural phenomenon was captured by Taiwanese photographer Will Ho, who posted pictures of what he thought was ‘blue sand’ to Flickr. One of the most magical aspects of the Vadhoo Island is at night, the beaches glow a light blue color and twinkle like a reflection of the stars. This magnificent island is quite literally heaven on Earth such a place can render the most skilled poet short of words. One such island is the Vaadhoo Island, nestled in idyllic natural settings. It has innumerable coral islands carrying incredible beauty that are worthy of praise. You will probably find this destination on the bucket list of divers, sun worshippers and honeymooners of the world. WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Looking for a secret paradise to spend a week or two, to get rid of those graduation blues? Take a trip to the Sea of Stars located on the Vaadhoo Island, Maldives.

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