The research maps biofluorescence across 459 glowing fish species and shows just how varied the colors have become.

Evolving roughly 27 different times in the long history of fish, bioluminescence -- the biological production of light -- is one of the flashier survival tools used for luring prey, communication, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The discovery of bioluminescent sand on a San Diego beach ...

If you've been to Newport Beach, California, in the spring and fall months, you might have witnessed the wonderful phenomenon that is the bioluminescent waves. Every year, walking along the beach at ...

Some animals produce their own light, no special effects involved. In certain cases, it helps them hunt or avoid predators. In others, it plays a role in communication or camouflage. While many of ...

The sky was moonless and overcast, leaving no stars to steer by. Alone at the helm in the middle of the Arabian Sea, somewhere between Oman and India, I could see nothing in the ink-black night save ...

Bioluminescence, the ability of living organisms to emit light, is a fascinating phenomenon observed in various life forms, ...

Bioluminescent kayaking appears to be having a moment in the travel spotlight. Whether the outdoor activity is bubbling up on your TikTok feed or a pal just returned from a bayside kayaking outing in, ...