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Travel With Chris: Bioluminscence Hunters

  • The Search for Sea Sparkle

    The Search for Sea Sparkle

    Bioluminescence, aka "sea sparkle", is an increasingly common sight in southern Tasmania. With the help of marine biologist, Dr. Lisa-Ann Gershwin, Chris Brown goes searching for this amazing phenomenon on the Tasmanian coast. 

  • Bioluminescent Plankton

    Bioluminescent Plankton

    Bioluminescent plankton appears as blooms of soft pink haze on the surface of water. The plankton only glows brightly when disturbed by waves or currents at night time 

  • Jellyfish Expert

    Jellyfish Expert

    Dr. Lisa-Ann Gershwin has published multiple books and research papers on marine life 

  • Net in Hand

    Net in Hand

    Lisa can be frequently spotted around the coastline of Hobart, where she collects jellyfish for scientific study

  • Carried by the Waves

    Carried by the Waves

    There needs to be very little wind for several days, so that the bioluminescent plankton can float to the surface and be carried inshore

  • Photographer's Dream

    Photographer's Dream

    The glowing phenomenon of bioluminescent plankton, encourages photographers to capture the vivid, dazzling coastline of Hobart

  • Fun Fact

    Fun Fact

    Jellyfish have been around for hundreds of millions of years - even before dinosaurs! 

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