Wave of Wonder
Kelli Miller
Bioluminescence in the water is caused by microscopic organisms called Noctiluca scintillans. They are a type of microalgae called a Dinoflagellate. Noctiluca scintillans needs to consume other organic matter in order to stay alive. It munches on other small planktons and even fish eggs. It is visually appealing but not so good a sign of environmental pollution.
BEAKER STREET SCIENCE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE
This photograph was a finalist in Beaker Street’s annual Science Photography Prize. This highly-respected prize invites amateur and professional photographers 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 is sponsored by Pennicott Foundation — thank you crew! It would not be possible without the support of Full Gamut, Tasmania’s premier fine art printers, as well as the wonderful Tasmanian businesses who donate prizes.
