Fluorescent algal bloom gives waves an eerie glow

An algal bloom of dinoflagellate illuminates sea water, turning it bright blue at the coast in Dalian city, Northeast China's Liaoning province, June 4, 2018. (Photo: IC)

An algal bloom of dinoflagellate illuminates sea water, turning it bright blue at the coast in Dalian city, Northeast China's Liaoning province, June 4, 2018. (Photo: IC)

An algal bloom of dinoflagellate illuminates sea water, turning it bright blue at the coast in Dalian city, Northeast China's Liaoning province, June 4, 2018. (Photo: IC)

An algal bloom of dinoflagellate illuminates sea water, turning it bright blue at the coast in Dalian city, Northeast China's Liaoning province, June 4, 2018. (Photo: IC)

An algal bloom of dinoflagellate illuminates sea water, turning it bright blue at the coast in Dalian city, Northeast China's Liaoning province, June 4, 2018. (Photo: IC)

An algal bloom of dinoflagellate illuminates sea water, turning it bright blue at the coast in Dalian city, Northeast China's Liaoning province, June 4, 2018. (Photo: IC)