what causes the green phosphor explosions in the oceans?

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what causes the green phosphor explosions in the oceans?

2007-03-03 22:49:29 · 2 answers · asked by stardust_eleven 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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The answer above is correct, but for further information on the subject here is a link with all the information you would like on the subject:

http://jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu/FieldCourses00/PapersMarineEcologyArticles/WhatsGlowingInTheWaterBioA.html

You can also google dinoflagellates and find a lot of hits with information about them.

2007-03-07 10:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by Rick P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Bioluminescence. Some small creatures in the plankton have the ability to glow much as fireflies do.

2007-03-04 07:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋