Bioluminescence
Daniel Lam
Spotted at Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania on the 22nd of June 2017. This type of bioluminescence is caused by a type of Dinoflagellate organism called Noctiluca scintillans, which appear red under daylight, and are said to emit light when they sense they are about to be eaten in order to grab attention from the predators of their predators.
BEAKER STREET SCIENCE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
This photograph was a finalist in Beaker Street’s annual Science Photography Prize. This highly-respected prize invites all Tasmanians to showcase the wonders of our extraordinary part of the world — which is teeming with science and scientists. Finalist images are displayed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street Festival each August, with great prizes on offer for Judges’ and People’s Choice winners.
The Beaker Street Science Photography Prize would not be possible without the support of Full Gamut, Tasmania’s premier fine art printers and long-time sponsor of this competition. Many thanks also go to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, which donates a generous prize for the People’s Choice winner.
