TNPSC Thervupettagam

The blue tide phenomenon

December 5 , 2020 1456 days 898 0
  • It was observed in several stretches of Maharashtra coast.
  • The phenomenon is due to bioluminescence.
  • The sparkling light appearing in the sea from the microorganisms is called bio-luminescence.
  • It is the emission of light by microscopic marine plants called phytoplanktons.
  • The blue light stems from chemical reactions of proteins inside the organism.

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