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
- How Do Glaciers Move?
- Why Do Leaves Change Color in Autumn?
- Why Do Some Trees Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
- Why Do Trees Change Color in the Fall?
- Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Weather?
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