14 Sea Creatures That Glow in the Dark ©Sea Pens. Image via Openverse. The depths of our oceans hold mysteries that continue to fascinate scientists and ocean enthusiasts alike.

You know those little glow-in-the-dark stars that dot the ceilings ... a stark contrast to the dark ocean depths. The ocean functions like a filter, only allowing light at shorter wavelengths ...

The glow the phenomenon emits has been reported by sailors to be strong enough to read by — a stark contrast to the dark ocean typically seen when there is no sun or moonlight. These events ...

The glow the phenomenon emits has been reported by sailors to be strong enough to read by — a stark contrast to the dark ocean typically seen when there is no sun or moonlight. These events ...

The glow the phenomenon emits has been reported by sailors to be strong enough to read by — a stark contrast to the dark ocean typically seen when there is no sun or moonlight. These events, which can ...