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 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
Dr. Lisa-Ann Gershwin has published multiple books and research papers on marine life
Net in Hand
Lisa can be frequently spotted around the coastline of Hobart, where she collects jellyfish for scientific study
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
The glowing phenomenon of bioluminescent plankton, encourages photographers to capture the vivid, dazzling coastline of Hobart
Fun Fact
Jellyfish have been around for hundreds of millions of years - even before dinosaurs!