Here are five of the most remarkable glow-in-the-dark animals. Fireflies are the most famous bioluminescent insects, lighting ...

It’s believed that the glow may serve the purpose of hiding the silhouette of the fish from dangerous predators against the dim blue light of the water. The humble jellyfish is perhaps the most ...

The animal features a unique grab bag of traits of other nudibranchs, says study co-author and MBARI marine biologist Steven Haddock. Haddock was present when scientists first spotted the mollusk, ...

Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

Jellyfish are known for drifting to and fro at the whim of ocean currents—but not all species are so passive. The millions of golden jellyfish that pack Palau’s Jellyfish Lake spend much of ...

Bioluminescent jellyfish kayak tours are a magical way to experience the beauty of glowing marine life in their natural habitat. These tours are offered in several locations worldwide, wherever the ...

New research shows that the free-living coral Cycloseris cyclolites migrates toward blue light using a pulsed inflation method, enhancing its survival and adaptability to changing environments. When ...