Chennai's Glowing Waters: Bioluminescent Phenomenon Mesmerises | India Today

A fascinating natural phenomenon is captivating Chennai, as the city's Palavakkam Beach is illuminated by bioluminescent waters. This spectacle is caused by dinoflagellates, a type of plankton, which emit light to deter predators. The phenomenon is particularly pronounced due to an influx of nutrients, possibly from the monsoon, causing a bloom of these planktons. The light is produced through a chemical reaction involving two compounds, luciferin and luciferase, and is emitted when the dinoflagellates are disturbed by waves or predators. #chennai #palavakkambeach #bioluminescence #itwebvideos #dinoflagellates #luciferin #luciferase #monsoon #indiatoday Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday