Glowing Things

Spike88 · 04-18-09, 11:50 PM

I recently went out on a boat with a friend of mine to go night time fishing. We were sitting there not really getting any bites when I noticed what looked like the stars reflecting off the water. After we turned off the lights I noticed they were green. There was a whole lot of them, and some would like disintegrate in the water. No one had a clue what they are, and its hard to google something like this. Was wondering if anyone had experience with them and know what they are.

Task Force · 04-18-09, 11:53 PM

Could be those little glowing plankton.

They light up when they are moved/ touched.

Wave full of them.

breadcatcher101 · 04-18-09, 11:53 PM

Stars reflecting off small jellyfish.

bookworm_020 · 04-19-09, 03:11 AM

Sounds like plankton, if they are disturbed they emit light, so make the sea glow.

SteamWake · 04-19-09, 08:37 AM

Lots of glowing creatures in the sea

Im thinking you saw phytoplankton

Ive seen swarms of glowing jellyfish float beneath the keel while at anchor at night. At first it makes you do a double take on your beer :rotfl:

August · 04-19-09, 09:16 AM

You should see what they look like underwater with the lights turned off. Amazing stuff.

Jimbuna · 04-19-09, 09:59 AM

A few good examples of phytoplankton here:

http://www.serc.si.edu/labs/phytopla...imer/phyto.jsp

04-18-09, 11:50 PM	#1
Spike88 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,052 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Glowing Things I recently went out on a boat with a friend of mine to go night time fishing. We were sitting there not really getting any bites when I noticed what looked like the stars reflecting off the water. After we turned off the lights I noticed they were green. There was a whole lot of them, and some would like disintegrate in the water. No one had a clue what they are, and its hard to google something like this. Was wondering if anyone had experience with them and know what they are. __________________

04-18-09, 11:53 PM	#2
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Could be those little glowing plankton. They light up when they are moved/ touched. Wave full of them. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time" Last edited by Task Force; 04-19-09 at 12:07 AM.

04-19-09, 03:11 AM	#4
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Sounds like plankton, if they are disturbed they emit light, so make the sea glow. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

04-19-09, 08:37 AM	#5
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Lots of glowing creatures in the sea Im thinking you saw phytoplankton Ive seen swarms of glowing jellyfish float beneath the keel while at anchor at night. At first it makes you do a double take on your beer :rotfl: __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

04-19-09, 09:16 AM	#6
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,222 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You should see what they look like underwater with the lights turned off. Amazing stuff. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

04-18-09, 11:53 PM	#3
breadcatcher101 Captain Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southeastern USA Posts: 546 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Stars reflecting off small jellyfish.

04-19-09, 09:59 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,818 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A few good examples of phytoplankton here: http://www.serc.si.edu/labs/phytopla...imer/phyto.jsp __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!