Check out this boogie boarder catching some luminescent waves! 🌊 🏄‍♂️ Bioluminescent algae create a captivating display in dark waters, offering a breathtaking view. However, this beauty can also serve as a warning: many of these luminescent species are toxic, posing risks to both marine life and humans upon contact. Moreover, the presence of bioluminescence can indicate environmental changes, such as pollution and global warming, leading to harmful algal blooms. These blooms, fueled by low oxygen and high nitrogen and phosphorus levels, can result in “red tides,” where massive toxic algae turn waters red by day and sparkling by night. 🎥: patrickc_la #bioluminescence #waves #socal #southerncalifornia #boogieboard #surfing #nightswim #lamag #losangelesmagazine