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Chemistry

The Chemistry of Bioluminescence in Marine Organisms

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Some marine organisms, like the firefly squid, can produce light so bright it illuminates their surroundings, and they can even control the color and timing of the glow.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a deep sea fish that turns on a glowing flashlight without electricity, batteries, or fire. How does it create light from nothing?