9 Stunning Examples of Bioluminescence in Nature

Bioluminescence • MBARI

How bioluminescence works in nature

Take a quick look, before its' gone! Mysids, also known as “opossum shrimps,” are shrimp-like crustaceans found throughout the world's ocean. They are common in the deep sea, found living on the seafloor, or in the sediment, and even in pelagic habitats like this one. Pelagic mysids are very commonly seen on our ROV dives, but it's not so common to get such a close look at one! They often dash away with a flick of their tail. | MBARI

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