Bioluminescent tides are often described as the northern lights of the ocean.  

Marine biologist, Dr Yasmin Meeda, has only witnessed this natural phenomenon once. She says seeing bioluminescence is one of the most magical things she’s ever experienced.   

Yaz takes us into the strange world of bioluminescent life to meet the species whose bodies light up from the inside, due to a chemical reaction. 

From bioluminescent tides caused by microscopic dinoflagellates to angler fish and glow worms, uncover nature's light displays in the dark. 

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Host: Rosie Holdsworth  

Producer: Michelle Douglass 

Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez  

Special thanks to Dr Yasmin Meeda @marinebiologywithyaz for exploring the weird world of bioluminescence with Wild Tales. 

Follow Yaz @marinebiologywithyaz on instagram  

Image (c) Kezan24 | iStock

Find out about the UK Glow Worm Survey and look for organised walks:  

https://glowworms.org.uk/ 

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