Bioluminescent waves are common when plankton blooms in coastal waters worldwide, especially in places like California and the Maldives — Jamaica even has the brightest glowing lagoon in the world.

The dazzling display is caused by millions of tiny bioluminescent plankton ... but still glowing. Monica Werner-Kutter was also able to capture the lit-up waves from Crystal Beach, an experience ...

Visitors can enjoy walking along the shore or wading into the glowing waters ... At night, the beach comes alive with a stunning blue glow, caused by bioluminescent plankton.