Residents and visitors at Crystal Beach on the Bolivar Peninsula witnessed a remarkable natural phenomenon: sparkling, neon blue waves. This spectacle, as explained by Texas A&M at Galveston, is caused by bioluminescence and occurs under specific conditions that align during this time of year. The glowing waters, which captured widespread attention, have been confirmed not to be a figment of the imagination, with multiple sources reporting on the occurrence.
The special sight of sparkling, neon blue waves on the Bolivar Peninsula is thanks to the phenomena of bioluminescence. https://t.co/73KPk71hhD
Did you see the blue glowing water at Crystal Beach? https://t.co/5yFCB2J5tn
Blue glowing water at Crystal Beach? It wasn't your imagination https://t.co/ib8HS1cQVL
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To be honest at first I saw 4 giant waterspouts. https://t.co/gkTLHwV0xb
The glow is caused by bioluminescence. According to Texas A&M at Galveston, it can be seen this time of year if the conditions are just right. https://t.co/OuTFaLG4QJ