hi Alex
Amazing.. I'm surprised to see bioluminescence that strong at Wilsons Prom. Well done on finding it (twice!).
Bioluminescence is starting to kick off in the Gippsland Lakes again. See this report:
http://www.water.vic.gov.au/environm...-weekly-update
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Continued abundance of the non-toxic dinoflagellate Noctiluca scintillans can produce a floating scum which typically moves with prevailing winds and may accumulate on lee shores and in creeks. It produces bioluminescence which may be visible in disturbed water at night. Although non-toxic, this species also produces high levels of ammonia which can cause odours.
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The problem is that it is really temperamental. Some evenings nothing, others not bad (nothing like early 2009 though). One patch of water can have it, but there might be nothing 500 metres away. And it's often strongest in calm water but then you have to disturb the water yourself to see it, which is hard to make look good in photos. On Friday morning there was a strong 20-30 knot south-westerly change through the Lakes which has churned everything up so may be a few days before it builds up again.
We had fun paddling a canoe in some quite bright bits one night earlier this week, but there was nothing on the beach at our mainsite so I didn't get any photos. Got a few from Wednesday night which I'll look at when I've finished unpacking..
Phil
Beautiful Alex .
..although I see you have introduced some colour via the Bioluminescence.
