Puerto Rico Bioluminescent Bay

Explore the phenomenon of bioluminescence in Mosquito Bay, Vieques, Puerto Rico. Dinoflagellates emit a brief flash of light when mechanically agitated. Investigate how macroscopic kinetic energy (boat movement) translates into microscopic chemical and light energy.

Simulation Controls

Dinoflagellate Density: 100 particles/unit

Controls the population density of Pyrodinium bahamense.

Boat Speed (Kinetic Energy): 2 m/s

Controls the kinetic energy input into the water system.

Current Light Intensity

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Click/Drag in water to agitate manually