Moments in human history are etched into the Earth. Now researchers are piecing together evidence of our impact on the planet – through the marks we've left on nature.

The dinoflagellate Noctiluca scintillans, also known as sea sparkle, is responsible for the blue-green glow that can be seen ...

Dinoflagellates are single-celled eukaryotes constituting the phylum Dinoflagellata. Usually considered algae, dinoflagellates are mostly marine plankton, but they also are common in freshwater ...

A mixture of dinoflagellates and diatoms from the L4 coastal monitoring site off Plymouth, England. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

In Florida, dinoflagellates (plankton) and comb jellies are responsible for creating mystical blue light. The Space Coast up ...

Ever seen the ocean glow like a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie? Bioluminescent beaches do exactly that-turning the ...