Michael Latz

Marine biologist with Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego

Marine biologist with Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego

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The coastline of Southern California has been putting on a nightly show. Crashing waves are lighting up a neon blue as they roll in.

‘Sea sparkle’ dazzles Southern California beachgoers with natural light show

The coastline of Southern California has been putting on a nightly show. Crashing waves are lighting up a neon blue as they roll in.

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