The glowing seas
Chapter 1
The chemistry of living light
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Chapter 2
Glowing bays and beaches
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Chapter 3
Monsters of the deep ocean
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Chapter 4
Milky seas and giant glows
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The glowing seas
Ch 1 · The chemistry of living light
Fun Fact
Cold light: Over 95% of the energy in a bioluminescent reaction is turned into pure light, making it the most efficient light source on Earth.
Glossary
luciferin (noun)
An organic compound that emits light when oxidized in the presence of a specific enzyme. In 1887, French physiologist Raphaël Dubois first extracted this substance, which allows marine organisms to glow.
An organic compound that emits light when oxidized in the presence of a specific enzyme. In 1887, French physiologist Raphaël Dubois first extracted this substance, which allows marine organisms to glow.
Quiz
What percentage of deep-sea ocean creatures are estimated to produce their own light?