Dinoflagellates use #bioluminescence as a predator avoidance behavior. When the phytoplankton are agitated by waves or other movement in the water, they emit a dazzling neon blue glow at night. This video by Scripps' Michael Latz shows bioluminescent waves near Scripps Pier! 🌊🏄 pic.twitter.com/KGj433GMID

— Scripps Institution of Oceanography (@Scripps_Ocean) April 30, 2020