Chennai Beach Stuns Residents With Glowing Blue Waves At Night – Watch The Mesmerizing Video

In the aftermath of heavy rains that flooded various parts of the city last week, the residents of Chennai have been treated to a wonderful sight on the East Coast Road (ECR) beach. During the night, there came in a rare sight of the beach being barraged with blue bioluminescence waves which got shared widely on social media.

(Photo Credit: X/@gemsofbabus_) Chennai Beach Stuns Residents With Glowing Blue Waves At Night

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Among the netizens who posted the rare visuals, former Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss was one of the first to share it via a video on social platform X.  "I just now enjoyed the mesmerising fluorescent waves at ECR beach!!" he wrote in the post, that showed the glowing water crashing against the sand.

The video gained more than 24,000 views and many in the comments section were wowed and who so called the sight ‘magical’.

Take a look at the viral video here:

Just now enjoyed the mesmerising Fluorescent waves at ECR beach!! #Bioluminescence pic.twitter.com/6ljfmlpyRO

— Dr ANBUMANI RAMADOSS (@draramadoss) October 18, 2024

"The radiant waves, just before crashing onto the shore, put on a stunning visual display, captivating everyone who witnessed it," wrote one user.

"I witnessed this with my friends and my cat at around 10:30PM in Palavakkam Beach in Chennai.. Damn.. That was the best moment, even my cat's eyes were glowing," said another user.

"Stunning! The bioluminescent waves in Chennai are a beautiful reminder of nature’s wonders. It's amazing to see how these natural phenomena light up our shores. A must-see for anyone near the coast," wrote a third user.

However, there was a nudge of curiosity from all as to why the blue display was exceptionally beautiful. This is the effect of water that glows in the dark.

What caused this glowing in the dark effect to take place?

Bioluminescence is a natural occurrence that abounds in most organisms, precisely marine species, following a chemical process. These marine organisms include fish, bacteria, and jellyfish that can glow in the dark. Bioluminescent light has unique characteristics based on the environment and the specific organism in which it exists.

The roles of bioluminescence are still unknown to a certain degree. What is known is that other animals have been observed using it as a means to deter or flee from enemies, entice or locate food, and interact with their own kind, according to the National Ocean Service.