The Sea of Ilhabela, on the north coast of São Paulo, was the scene of a visual spectacle last Wednesday (12), when a rare phenomenon of bioluminescence lit the waters with a sparkling neon color, looking for fire. The images were captured by photographer Rafael Mesquita.
Mesquita said she was on site with friends after a birthday commemoration dinner when she noticed the intense glow at the sea. See below:
According to the USP Oceanographic Institute, the phenomenon of bioluminescence occurs when living organisms such as algae, bacteria and plankton produce light after a chemical reaction.
Bioluminescence occurs through chemical reactions involving a protein called luciferin and an enzyme called luciferase, requiring the presence of oxygen to emit photons and generate visible light.
The color of the emitted light varies, with fireflies with a yellow-green color and some seas displaying a blue-line hue, influenced by chemical compounds and their interaction with the environment.
“Wave of Light” on Ubatuba beach
Another case of bioluminescence was recorded on the coast, this time on Itamambuca beach, in Ubatuba, on the coast of São Paulo, last Saturday night (8). Residents and tourists were surprised by “waves of light.” Look:
This content was originally published in “Sea on fire”: Phenomenon illuminates water on Ilhabela beach (SP); See at CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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