Nature never ceases to surprise us. In our daily lives and tiring routines, we forget that we are just a tiny part of nature–the world has a lot more than meets the eyes. If we pay heed to a popular belief which says nature and God are one, then we must never forget the old saying, “God works in mysterious ways.” And so does nature.
Yesterday, Mumbaikars got a pleasant surprise as Juhu beach delighted locals with an amazing display. The sea looked as if it were lit up with a neon blue light. This phenomenon is called bioluminescence. This occurs because phytoplanktons, living microscopic organisms, emit light as a reaction to the stress caused to them by the water.
Although it is a rare phenomenon, it takes place in some other parts of the world as well. According to a report by DNA, Nilesh Mane and Abir Jain, two third-year BSc Zoology students from Bhavan’s college, visited the beach last evening and collected water samples. They also took pictures and are planning to publish a scientific paper on it. In fact, reports suggest that locals have seen “blue waves” in Mumbai earlier as well, but it was confirmed only by these students after they did a research on the Internet. “Wherever we placed our feet, the surrounding area started glowing. It was like watching an animation film,” explained the duo in a quote given to DNA.
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