Blue spectacle: Singapore's waters light-up with algae bloom


Bioluminescent waves seen along the shores of Pasir Ris Park. - ERIC TAN

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The waters around Singapore have been "on fire" in recent days, with blue streaks of light resembling the base of a candle's flame spotted in open waters offshore and in waves crashing on beaches in Pasir Ris and Changi.

These sparks were emitted by a group of marine microorganisms called dinoflagellates.

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