The waters along the coastal stretch from Pasni to Gwadar have turned green, a natural phenomenon caused by the Noctiluca bloom.
According to Jang News, Moazzam Khan, Technical Advisor at WWF Pakistan, noted that the Noctiluca bloom appears annually from November to February and is a seasonal process with no link to pollution.
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He explained that Noctiluca bloom, commonly called “sea sparkle,” can appear in red, orange, green, or colorless shades.
The bloom is not toxic, and no fish deaths have been reported in the area.
A Noctiluca bloom, also known as “sea sparkle,” is a large gathering of the single-celled marine organism Noctiluca scintillans.
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This organism, a type of dinoflagellate, makes the ocean glow blue at night when disturbed (bioluminescence) and can appear red or orange during the day.
Moazzam Khan added that the bloom produces a blue glow in the water at night.
While it may emit a temporary odor once it disappears, this is also part of its natural cycle.
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This spectacular natural display has once again reminded coastal residents and visitors of the unique seasonal patterns of the Arabian Sea.
