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Nature 393, 731-733 (25 June 1998) | doi:10.1038/31582
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- Lausanne, Switzerland
Research Scientist – Ecology of Phytoplankton and Primary Producers (Experimental Lakes Area)
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- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Bioluminescence: Dolphins glow with the flow
Peter J. Herring1
The dynamics of flow over the surface of animals — ranging from insects in flight to swimming fish — have been examined using optical methods and markers such as dye, air bubbles and smoke. At the same time, amateur and professional seafarers (and biologists) have considered themselves extremely lucky if they have seen the firework displays produced by dolphins swimming in waters that contain high levels of bioluminescent plankton (Fig. 1
- Peter J. Herring is at the Southampton Oceanography Centre, Empress Dock, Southampton SO14 3ZH, UK.
e-mail: Email: p.j.herring@soc.soton.ac.uk
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