Science9 min read
Bioluminescence: Why the Sea Lights Up at Night
Glowing waves, sparkling wakes and milky seas: the chemistry and ecology of bioluminescence, and how to see the ocean light up yourself.
Dr. Mara Ellison ·
#night-diving
4 articles
Explore10 min read
Night Diving in Kelp: A Guide to the Forest After Dark
Kelp forests transform after dark. A night diving guide: lights and light discipline, night planning, the nocturnal shift change, and calming the mind in the dark.
Tom Okafor ·
Explore9 min read
The Diver's Torch: Choosing and Using Lights in Kelp Forests
Kelp forests eat daylight. How to choose a primary torch and backup light for kelp diving, read lumens honestly, and use light without harassing wildlife.
Tom Okafor ·
Encyclopedia8 min read
Pacific Electric Ray: Fifty Volts in the Kelp Forest's Sand Channels
Tetronarce californica, the Pacific electric ray, carries up to ~50 volts in its wings. Biology, the ambush, and what to do if you meet one on a night dive.
Dr. Mara Ellison ·