In the Kilifi jungle where the ocean glows

We splashed the water with our feet, the ocean lit up, and as the planktons raced, they emitted blue lights. PHOTO | COURTESY | NMG

Have you heard of bioluminescence? This is the emission of light by a living organism. It occurs widely in marine vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in fungi and some terrestrial invertebrates such as fireflies.

Our journey to watch the magical bioluminescent planktons glowing up the ocean at night at Kilifi Creek started one Friday night.

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