Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
This is what happens on the earth. In spring, but not every year, bioluminescent firefly squid illuminate the Toyama Bay, Japan.
As I live in the city, you may think it is easy for me to encounter the phenomena, but it’s not. For once in my life I succeeded in capturing the stunning show. Even with recent science, nobody can explain when and why the squid come together to show us the marvel.
More info: hokuriku.yukison.com
RELATED:
24Kviews
Share on Facebook
What do you think ?
Cassie Williams 8 years ago
Is this a mass die-off; do the ones on the beach not return to the ocean? If so, what a beautiful yet sad event.
Ken Ohki (Post author) 8 years ago
They never return to the ocean. By the next morning, birds eat all of them.
Load More Replies...
Daria B 8 years ago
Yuck?! Nope! Squid is tasty when properly prepared. ^_-
Load More Replies...
Verne Kusner Hess 8 years ago
It's beautiful and wondrous...the sea gives life and helps it escape.
Wigmor Mezo-Gadia 8 years ago
There are a lot of gross things in life, deal with it
Load More Replies... Cassie Williams 8 years ago
Is this a mass die-off; do the ones on the beach not return to the ocean? If so, what a beautiful yet sad event.
Ken Ohki (Post author) 8 years ago
They never return to the ocean. By the next morning, birds eat all of them.
Load More Replies... Daria B 8 years ago
Yuck?! Nope! Squid is tasty when properly prepared. ^_-
Load More Replies... Verne Kusner Hess 8 years ago
It's beautiful and wondrous...the sea gives life and helps it escape.
Wigmor Mezo-Gadia 8 years ago
There are a lot of gross things in life, deal with it
Load More Replies... You May Like 42 Fascinating Facts About Tokyo To Know Before Your Trip The Most Overrated Cities In The World, According To The Internet 53 Most Beautiful Islands In The World To Experience Bliss On Earth
Eligijus Sinkunas
Aivaras Kaziukonis
Neilas Šurkus
Related on Bored Panda
387
19