Some sea animals make their own light! When they move, tiny particles in the water light up like fireflies. It looks like the ocean is sparkling at night, just like stars.
Examples
- When you swim at night, the water shines like stars.
- Some plankton light up when they are stirred by waves.
- Fish use glowing patterns to attract mates or confuse enemies.
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See also
- Why Do Oceans Sometimes Glow at Night?
- How Do ‘Coral Reefs’ Form and Why Are They So Important to the Ocean?
- How Do Fishermen Know When to Go Fishing?
- Why Do Oceans Glow at Night?
- What Causes the ‘Glow’ of a Firefly?
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