This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). It only takes the gentle brush of a hand or slow glide of a boat to trigger the sparkling blue-green light of bioluminescent plankton, ...

Beach lovers like myself know that the water sparkles in the sunlight—but in some places in the world, it literally glows.

On summer nights, the waters off the coast of Western Washington glow brighter than usual. The reason for the stunning sight is a natural phenomenon: electric blue, bioluminescent plankton. The Salish ...

Imagine standing on the beach at night, the sound of the waves gently lapping against the shore. Suddenly, as if by magic, the water starts to glow with a beautiful blue light. The glowing sea, also ...

For over 400 years, sailors have reported a mysterious phenomenon in which the ocean appears to glow as far as the eye can see.Related video above: Check out this amazing video of a kayaker paddling ...

Expedia has released its "Unpack ’25" report identifying trends that provide insight into travelers' motivations for next year. Vrbo, the vacation rental bookings-by-owner site, highlighted the ...

Picture this: You're walking along the shore of one of the most famous beaches in the world, not just for its white sands and clear waters, but for the surreal electric blue glow that seems to mirror ...

Waves stimulate bioluminescence from plankton at Ruby Beach in Jefferson County, Wash., on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Matt Nichols Courtesy for The Bellingham Herald On summer nights, the waters off the ...