What Makes the Ocean Glow? Inside the Strange, 400-Year Mystery of “Milky Seas”

For centuries, sailors have reported the eerie glow of “milky seas” — vast areas of ocean that shine at night like a soft green-white light. Scientists now believe this rare phenomenon is caused by bioluminescent bacteria, but much remains unknown. Researchers at Colorado State University have created a 400-year database to help track when and […] Read More