Incredibly Beautiful Bioluminescence Waves California Beach 2020 | Slow Motion | HD

Last night we took a trip to a local California beach to see some of the incredibly beautiful bioluminescence in the waters. Here are some places you can see this. Most recently, the red tide has been thick off South Orange County in areas of Laguna Beach, Dana Point, including the harbor, San Clemente, and further south in Oceanside and areas of San Diego. Recent beach closures and parking restrictions have made it tough to get a glimpse of the ocean. Some beaches are still shut down, so know what the rules are before you go. Some areas have been crowded with people trying to get a glimpse at the phenomenon, so make sure you keep your distance and wear a face mask. About the Bioluminescence: “The red tide is due to aggregations of the dinoflagellate Lingulodinium polyedra, a species well known for its bioluminescent displays. Each microscopic cell contains some ‘sunscreen,’ giving it a reddish-brown color.“ “On sunny days, the organisms swim toward the surface where they concentrate, resulting in the inte