Glow in the Dark: the Magic of Ocean Bioluminescence

Ocean bioluminescence is more than a blue glow. Marine ecophysiologist Dr. Laurent Duchatelet explains how living light works and why sharks, fish, and plankton use it for hunting, camouflage, defense, and communication. The episode explores luciferin and luciferase chemistry, rare red light in the deep sea, bioluminescent sharks, and how studying marine light can support new biomedical research.Support our science communication by joining us on Patreon or sending us a gift on PayPalEpisode Guest: Dr. Laurent DuChateletLearn more about Dr. Laurent DuChatelet at UCLouvainRead Dr. DuChatelet’s article on Marine Bioluminescence.Find more of Dr. DuChatelet’s publications on Research Gate.Blue Glowing Beaches Around the World Episode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media websiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art by Jomiro EmingTheme music by Nela RuizListen to Plastic Podcast on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to South Pole on Spotify or Apple PodcastsListen to Something in the Water on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.