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Study Explores Genetics Of Bermuda Fireworms
A study led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History has investigated the genetics behind the “incredible luminous seasonal mating display produced by swarms of bioluminescent marine Bermuda fireworms.” A story in Science Daily said, “The beautiful bioluminescence of the Bermuda fireworm [Odontosyllis enopla], which lives... Read more of this article
Experience Glow Worms With BUEI Tours
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to host Evening Glow Worm Tours, set to highlight what are sometimes called “natures fireworks.” In calm inlets, bioluminescent fireworms swarm to the surface and engage in sensuous dances and as they do, they give off a luminescent glow that lights up the water. The trips will take... Read more of this article
Glow Worms: “Nature’s Fireworks Shows”
They’ve been described as “nature’s fireworks shows” — and an on-line resource for fish enthusiasts now says among Bermuda’s least heralded natural wonders are the stunning bioluminescent displays that appear in the water of select bays during the second and third days after a full Moon. “In the summer and early... Read more of this article
