We simply dont talk about about how batshit insane bioluminescence is, like theres a shrimp down there 3 miles under the water literally farting rainbows right now
Comments
Log in with your Bluesky account to leave a comment
Scientists took 1000's of jellyfish to find the protein (GFP), isolate it, and find the DNA sequence that makes it. Now they can change the color, and insert the DNA so any part of the cell can glow, and make 3d microscopic images. Major adv in Biology. Luckily you posted on #FluorescenceFriday
Just sailed a 600nm passage. Bioluminescent waters, Milky Way, meteor showers, the world. None of it caught on camera because boats move and holding the lens still for a 3-minute exposure was impossible.
I went night diving a year ago and saw a small bioluminescent octopus. It kept changing from one neon color to another. I'd say it was like doing mushrooms and running into the ocean except (mom don't read this next bit) I've done that too, and the octopus was a million times cooler.
Appreciate you too! And the five minutes I just spent trying to determine whether shrimp fart- 'crustaceans DO have an anus! I suppose they must fart. ...where would the gas be stored, it's not like they can bloat? Are they just... constantly farting? The sea must be full of rainbows.'
Comments