However, under the sea, studies have shown that over 50% of deep-sea creatures create their own light. Most bioluminescent ...

Why it's awesome: Earth's oceans are home to many secretive and unusual creatures that humans rarely see — including giant ...

Lanternfish are one of many animals that light up the ocean with their glowing bodies. Watch fish expert Ollie Crimmen explain more about these deep-sea dwellers. Lanternfishes have light-producing ...

For deep-sea creatures, where sunlight is nonexistent, bioluminescence acts as a beacon in the perpetual night. Predators like the deep-sea anglerfish use a bioluminescent lure to attract ...

Dragonfish are carnivores, feeding on smaller fish, crustaceans and other deep-sea creatures. Their prey is often drawn to the glowing lure beneath the dragonfish's chin, which acts as a beacon in ...

Photographers have been capturing "unforgettable" scenes of the sea lit with glowing plankton bioluminescence. Bioluminescence describes the light some living creatures, such as plankton and ...

Bioluminescent creatures, including phytoplakton, squid, shrimp, and some fish are found throughout marine habitats, from the ocean surface to the deep sea floor. Today, the glimmering power of ...

As adults, dragonfish continue to grow and develop their bioluminescent organs. Females are typically larger than males, and in some species, males lose the ability to feed after reaching maturity, ...