Glowing sea cucumber wallpaper
Glowing light in the darkness
Down in the dark ocean abyss, the glow of deep-sea animals creates a spectacular living light show. This mesmerizing phenomenon known as bioluminescence is a versatile survival strategy with many uses, helping deep-sea animals evade predators, lure in prey, and even attract mates. Though bioluminescence is rare on land, a study by MBARI showed 75 percent of deep-sea animals make their own light. The glowing sea cucumber lights up in swirling bands of light to ward off would-be predators on the deep seafloor.