Bioluminescence
Cocoa Beach Cocoa Beach, FL, United StatesBioluminescence in Florida's Space Coast occurs primarily in the Indian River Lagoon, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, and Banana River, near Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach. This natural phenomenon is caused by microscopic plankton, especially dinoflagellates, which emit light when disturbed. The best time to see it is from late spring to early fall, especially on […]

