To survive the deep ocean, sea creatures need all kinds of adaptations that give them alien-like appearances, like huge eyes ...

many of which are bioluminescent. Octocorals can create coral gardens and animal forests in the oceans, particularly in the deep sea. These communities provide homes and nursery habitats for many ...

Fireflies will also use their light to ward off predators, and will even use bioluminescence to show that they are displeased by something. Many deep-sea creatures that utilize bioluminescence use ...

In the ocean twilight zone, bioluminescent creatures paint glowing highways through the water, lighting up the abyss with a beauty and strangeness that can leave even the most seasoned scientist ...

For animals that live in dark deep-sea waters, light is an effective way to communicate. In a study published in April 2024, we presented the oldest record in geological time for bioluminescence ...

These tiny creatures light up the ocean in stunning patterns and help them communicate and attract mates. Photo Credit: YouTube/@Deep Marine Scenes The chain catshark has a glowing, bioluminescent ...

In 2000, scientists spotted a bioluminescent mollusk in the deep sea. The animal was so unique that they had no idea what it was until they did genetic testing. It turned out to be a new species ...

In Australia's Illawarra region, a ghostbusting-style night tour reveals ghost fungi, sea sparkles and tiny creatures lighting up the dark.

Creatures such as these sea urchins serve as deep-sea recyclers ... dusky glow even at high noon, they saw this bioluminescent jellyfish (Colobonema sericeum). It may have been waiting for prey ...