Fact about Mosquito Bay: Luminous Lagoon
Some say the glowing waters intensify during a full moon, an otherworldly display that might be too magical to be real.
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Located on the Puerto Rican island of Vieques, Mosquito Bay is renowned for its abundant dinoflagellates that emit a neon-blue glow when disturbed.

These microscopic organisms flourish in the sheltered waters, creating one of the world’s brightest bioluminescent bays under certain conditions.

Locals describe nights filled with shimmering light trails, turning each paddle stroke or swimming motion into a surreal display.

Scientists link this phenomenon to high concentrations of Pyrodinium bahamense, though exact causes are still explored through ongoing marine research.

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