A dog and evening beachgoers enjoyed the stunning bioluminescent water in Auckland, New Zealand, on Monday.
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) November 12, 2025
Bioluminescence is light produced by a chemical reaction within a living organism, such as algae. When the organisms are moved by waves or a splash in the water, the… pic.twitter.com/ccpujPtSlf
- AccuWeather's post captures a vivid bioluminescent bloom at Stanmore Bay, Auckland, on November 10, 2025, featuring a 32-second video of waves glowing electric blue as a dog and beachgoers splash, amassing over 10,000 views in hours.
- The glow stems from dinoflagellates like Noctiluca scintillans, single-celled algae that emit light via a luciferin-luciferase reaction when agitated, serving as a predatory deterrent; a 2019 study in *Marine Ecology Progress Series* links such blooms to nutrient-rich upwellings.
- This event, echoing similar displays in New Zealand since 2001, highlights how El Niño-influenced warmer waters may boost bioluminescence frequency, offering safe, non-toxic spectacles despite visual ties to red tides.

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