They carry glowing torches atop their heads ... We see hog snapper and upside-down jellyfish and a striped sea cucumber. Magnificent sponges resemble egg cups, golf balls and chess pieces.

Bioluminescence, the natural phenomenon where living organisms emit light, has captivated scientists and designers alike.

These deep-sea oases are just some of many areas ... dusky glow even at high noon, they saw this bioluminescent jellyfish (Colobonema sericeum). It may have been waiting for prey to rise from ...

The many-ribbed jellyfish uses bioluminescence as a defense mechanism against predators. Beachgoers along the Texas coast may notice an unusual jellyfish washing ashore — one that is nearly ...

from those with bioluminescence to others with beautiful, trailing tentacles. Visitors will learn about the movements of jellyfish and how they shape our ocean ecosystems. Some types of jellies on ...

Watch fish expert Ollie Crimmen explain more about these deep-sea dwellers ... There are thousands of bioluminescent animals, including species of fishes, squid, shrimps and jellyfish. The light these ...

The two key products that cause the bioluminescence of jellyfish are luciferin and luciferase ... for communication and predation in deep-sea environments where sunlight does not penetrate.