These single celled protozoa have the amazing ability to emit light when exposed to environmental disturbances. Several locations around the world contain bays and lagoons filled with millions of dinoflagellates which make some really cool vacation destinations. Some of the most common are Mosquito Bay and Biobay in Puerto Rico, Hulong Bay in Vietnam, and Gippsland Lakes in Australia. Many tourist companies offer kayaking and swimming excursions for tourists
A video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN1Yxq8KMsw&feature=related
In the news:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-20030539-501465.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1350686/Glowing-dark-Eerie-phenomenon-turned-swimmers-brighter-shade-blue.html
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