Sea Sparkle and Southern Stars

Bioluminescent surf glows under the starry Australian sky. Alpha and Beta Centauri are two brightest stars in the sky. The ghostly blue light is produced by small single-celled marine microorganisms called Noctiluca scintillans (commonly known as the Sea Sparkle) through a chemical reaction. It can be found all over the globe and particularly in areas of nutrient-rich waters. The image is made from the The Squeaky Beach at Wilsons Promontory National Park, marking the southernmost part of the Australian mainland. © Alex Cherney