sábado, 23 de julio de 2016

The luminescent beaches in Holbox


It's one of the most bewitching natural spectacles that can be seen on the beach! Although it occurs in other parts of the country and the world, Holbox is a privileged place and some dark nights, the sea water wears a bright turquoise halo, such as the lace veil of a beautiful bride.

This mantle occurs when thousands of micro-particles of bioluminescent plankton generate a radiant glow on the sand near it. These tiny organisms like fireflies emit their own light, creating flashes when disturbed due to the water movement of the waves breaking on the beach.

These flashes appear on the surface, painting it in blue, green and silver tones. The most spectacular is that this phenomenon is completely harmless and those who witness it can get into the water to enjoy this particular occasion, although being at night is not recommended.

Luminescence occurs in some marine creatures found at great depths. Works as camouflage for some species, others use it to pair with its agencies and other species it serves more to defend them and confuse predators. Luminescence is also found in jellyfish and some other species of fungi, bacteria, worms, insects and cephalopods.

Although not as frequent as we would like, the ideal place for this phenomenon season is between the months of July and January, when these marine microorganisms come to light the beaches of the beautiful island of Holbox. In our country luminescence can be observed in Holbox, Quintana Roo, and in some places of Campeche, Oaxaca and Nayarit.

Por: Marisa Rosales @astridcomet   Visit our website:  Letsgotoholbox.com

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