![]() ![]() Vaadhoo Island, Maldives is also a hotspot for snorkeling and diving, with corals and various forms of marine life to discover. ![]() The total population of Vaadhoo Island in the Maldives is more than 600. The sea of stars in the Maldives is believed to glitter and glow in such a manner that it reflects the stars beneath which the waves lap and the light emitted in the sea is almost mesmerizing. Scuba divers can wave their arms or run their fingers on the sand while under the sea to cause a reaction on the glowing planktons. The marine experience can be best seen during moonless nights. Bioluminescence also occurs on the shores of Lakshadweep Islands, in India, and Mosquito Bay in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Is there anywhere else in the world quite like it? The Californian coast of Leucadia had bursts of light coming from the rolling waves during red tide. Within the Maldives, you can also visit the islands of Mudhdhoo and Rangali for this stunning event. The Sea of Stars is one of the incredible sites where you can see this occurrence but it can happen anywhere. Other marine animals like krill, deep-sea squids, and anglerfish also have their own ways and reasons for producing their own lights. Dinoflagellates aren’t the only ones that produce bioluminescence. Some dinoflagellates create toxins harmful to fish, humans, and other creatures. Although dinoflagellates have this blue glow, it doesn’t mean that they’re friendly at all. Also, the predators that eat the glowing dinoflagellates may be a magnet for bigger predators because the phytoplankton can still glow even when inside another creature. The blue light is supposed to be some sort of defense for these marine organisms. ![]() Proteins that flow into the scintillon, while the pH in the cytoplasm changes, create a series of chemical reactions that activate a protein called luciferase, which is together with luciferin are collective in scintillons and when oxygen unite them, the stunning neon blue light is created. Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.The electrical pulses open the voltage-sensitive proton ion channels into scintillons (the flashing unit inside dinoflagellates). VERDICT Curiosity sparking series that introduces the beautiful irregularities in nature great for reluctant mid-elementary readers, but requires internet access if wanting to explore the 4-D features. Along with the "making connections" section, glossary, and index, the QR codes within the text will give students, educators, and caregivers more to work with. The text paired with vivid photographs will spark curiosity, although the mystery of each location in nature will make readers want more answers, such why pink lakes exist ( Australia's Pink Lakes). Vocabulary words are bold and in another color, diagrams break down scientific information, and maps mark where the natural occurrence is found. The books have four chapters of six pages each, and include a QR code with extra content and activities, full-page captioned photographs matched with a paragraph, and fun fact sidebars. School Library Journal - Gr 3–5-This series acquaints readers with the wondrous mysteries that occur in nature around the world. map, 23 cmĪn introduction to the stunning Sea of Stars in the Maldives and how tiny organisms light up the water each night. Maldives' Sea of Stars (Nature's Mysteries (Pop! (Firm)))
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