Bioluminescent Places Around The World
From a tunnel in Australia to the forests of California, these luminous spots around the world are best visited on moonless nights. The humble glow worm is, in fact, a catchall term for numerous glowing creatures, from gnat larvae to fire flys to algae, that can be found all over the world. These tiny critters illuminate the night through bioluminescence, a process in which light is emitted by internal chemical reactions. Bioluminescence has evolved independently in over 90 different species, first emerging some 540 million years ago, and today, it’s still possible to observe the phenomenon firsthand...if you know where to look. From an abandoned tunnel in Australia, whose dank, dark walls are the perfect breeding ground for fungus gnats; to coral reefs in the Maldives that come alive at night with shimmering phytoplankton, these places are full of fascinating history and natural wonders
