Maldives is a country widely renown for its beautiful seas. Its beautiful beaches is also one of the favorite attractions among the visitors to Maldives. If we’re lucky, we might encounter a rare phenomenon at the beach of Maldives. What’s that exactly?
Natural Phenomena
The beauty of the “Sea of Stars” in the Maldives
In the Maldives, you can relax on the beach while enjoying the sunset, walk on the soft sand along the beach, enjoy delicious food, and enjoy the blue light of the sea at night. This natural phenomenon in the Maldives is known as the Sea of Stars.
How did this phenomenon occur?
The ocean contains various marine biota such as fish, coral reefs, sharks, and other microorganisms. One of them is a dinoflagellate, which is a type of phytoplankton. The difference between Lingulodinium polyedrum and other organisms is its ability to produce light. With the waves and the movement of the sea, it will trigger stress and cause the plankton to emit light or bioluminescence.
The bluish light emitted by the phytoplankton
It doesn't always happen
This phenomenon is also triggered by several factors, such as climate and plankton growth. Natural conditions are very unpredictable, nothing is certain. Therefore, this phenomenon will not always occur. But you don't need to be sad, you can still enjoy the beauty and luxury of Maldives.
