NESTVARNI PRIZORI SVETLEĆIH PLAŽA!

ZVEZDANO NEBO PLAŽA NA MALDIVIMA

Čuvena grupa ostrva, Maldivi. poznata je kao raj na zemlji. Ali Vaadhoo ostrvo ima i drugo iznenađenje koje se otkriva samo u toku noći.

Taj fenomenon je zapravo hemijska reakcija koja se zove bioluminescencija, do koje dolazi kada mikroorganizmi u vodi dođu u dodir sa kiseonikom. Svetlo koje emituju ovi bioluminescentni fitoplanktoni liči na fantastično, zvezdano nebo negde duboko u svemiru. Prizor je očaravajući! Svetleći fitoplankton obasjava plažu na mestima gde talasi udaraju u pesak i na taj način uznemiravanju ova mala stvorenja. Oni se takođe ''pale'' pod pritiskom, kada ljudi hodaju po pesku.

Fitoplanktoni su morski mikrobi koji odašilju plavu svetlost u mraku. Reč za to je ''bioluminescencija'' i dolazi od grčke reči ''bio'', što znači život i ''lumen'', što znači svetlo. Takođe postoje i stvorenja koja odašilju zelenu, crvenu i narandžastu svetlost.

Kratko objašnjenje za ovaj proces je oksidacija hemijskog elementa luciferina u kombinaciji sa enzimom luciferazom, što oslobađa energiju u obliku svetlosti. Međutim, ova mala bića ne sijaju stalno. Potrebno je vreme da se sakupi dovoljno energije kako bi mogli da odaju svetlost. 

Dinoflagelati su načeši izvor fosforescentnog planktona u našim okeanima. Ova stvorenja su dobila ime po njihovoj sposobnosti da plivaju uz pomoć dve flagele, što su, zapravo, pokretni proteinski lanci pričvršćeni za njihova tela.  

Bioluminescencija se koristi da bi ovi organizmi odbili predatore i deluje kao odbrambeni mehanizam kod dinoflagelata. Oni proizvode svetlost kada su uznemireni i emituju bljesak svetlosti koji traje delić sekunde. Taj blic je namenjen da se drže podalje predatori koji pokušavaju da ih pojedu.

PUERTO RIKO, ZALIV KOMARACA

Na mestima kao što je zaliv Puerto Riko u Karipskom moru, sjaj je toliko jak da voda svetli noću neonski plavom svetlošću, kada rukom ili veslom prođete kroz nju! Mesto gde možete doživeti ovu lepotu je Puerto Mosquito (Zaliv komaraca), koji se nalazi na južnoj obali ostrva Vijekes. Ovaj magični, bioluminescentni zaliv je zvanično proglašen najsjajnijim zalivom na svetu i ušao je u Ginisovu knjigu rekorda, 2008.god

SVETLEĆA PLAŽA U ŠVEDSKOJ

Isti fenomen nastaje i u Švedskoj, na ostrvu Mjorn, što čini da švedska plaža izgleda kao vanzemaljski svet.  

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STARRY NIGHT BEACH IN MALDIVES

STARRY NIGHT BEACH IN MALDIVES

The famous group of islands is known for being a heaven on Earth. But Vaadhoo Island has a lot of surprises that are revealed at night.

It captures a natural chemical reaction called bioluminescence, which occurs when a micro-organism in the water is disturbed by oxygen. The light from these bioluminescent phytoplankton looks like a fantastic starry sky somewhere deep in the universe. It`s mesmerizing. The glowing phytoplankton lights the beach where the waves hit the sand and agitate the little creatures. They also sight up under pressure, like when people walk across the sand. Phytoplankton is marine microbes which emanate the blue glow in the dark. The work for this is “bioluminescence” and it comes from the Greek work “bio” meaning life and “lumen” meaning light. There are also creatures which glow green, red or orange light. 

The short explanation for what causes this process is oxidization of the chemical luciferin, in the company of the enzyme luciferase, releasing energy in the form of light. It does not glow all the time. It takes energy to make the chemicals that allow them to glow. Dinoflagellates are the most common source of phosphorescent plankton in our oceans. These creatures got their name from their ability to swim by two flagella, which are mobile protein chains attached to their bodies. Bioluminescence is used to evade predators and acts as a defense mechanism in dinoflagellates. They produce light when they are disturbed and give you a flash of light that lasts a fraction of a second. The flash is intended to keep away the predator which is trying to eat them.

PUERTO RICO - GLOWING BEACH IN MOSQUITO BAY

In places like the bay of Puerto Rico, an island in the Caribbean Sea, sparkle is so abundant that the water glows neon blue at night when the hand or a paddle runs through it! The place to experience this glowing beauty is the beach in Puerto Mosquito (Mosquito Bay), located on the southern shore of Vieques Island. This magical bioluminescent bay has been officially declared the brightest recorded in the world by Guinness Book of world Records, in 2008.

ISLAND OF MJORN, SWEDEN

The same phenomenon occurs in Sweden, as well, on the island of Mjorn, making the Swedish beach look like an alien world. 

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SKRIVENA PLAŽA NA MARIETA OSTRVIMA

Skrivena plaža se nalazi na Marieta ostrvima, oko 20 nautičkih milja od Puerto Valarta. Tamo leži idilična rajska plaža sakrivena ispod zemlje, pod nazivom ''Skrivena plaža'' ili ''Plaža ljubavi''. Skrivena od očiju neznanaca, plaža na Marieta ostrvima se može nazvati izgubljenim, tajnovitim svetom. Sama plaža je, najverovatnije, formirana pre Prvog svetskog rata kada je meksička vlada koristila ova ostrva kao metu za vežbanje gađanja. Smatra se da su ovim kontrolisanim bombardovanjima formirane brojne pećine i druge jedinstvene formacije stena na Marieta ostrvima.

Ova neverovatna plaža sa belim peskom dostupna je samo s mora i to kroz uski tunel kroz koji posetioci moraju da plivaju da bi došli do nje. Plažu ne možete videti spolja, osim ako je ne preletite. Marieta ostrva su deo arhipelaga koji je formiran kao rezultat vulkanske aktivnosti. Ovo prirodno čudo poseduje i sopstveni, jedinstveni ekosistem. Plaža je pravi raj za ljude željne ronjenja. Grbavi kit, morske kornjače i delfini su samo neke od životinja koje se mogu videti na ovim ostrvima. Ova grupa ostrva je jedna od najvažnijih svetinja različitog bio-diverziteta u Meksiku, što je čini prirodnom lepotom koju morate videti. Najbolje je da posetite plažu tokom zimskih meseci, posle kišne sezone, kada je morsk voda najčistija i najlepša. 

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HIDDEN BEACH IN MARIETA, MEXICO

Hidden Beach is located in the Marieta Islands, about 20 nautical miles from Puerto Vallarta. There lies an idyllic beach paradise hidden underneath a hole in the ground called the 'Hidden Beach' or 'Playa de Amor' (Beach of Love). Hidden from stranger's eyes, the beach of Marieta Islands, Puerto Vallarta can be called a lost secret world. The beach itself was most likely formed prior to the First World War since the Mexican government had been using the islands as target practice. These controlled bombings have been said to have formed numerous caves and other unique rock formations on the Marieta Islands.

This amazing white sand beach is only accessible through a narrow ocean tunnel that visitors must swim through. You can't even see the beach from outside unless you fly over it. Marieta Islands are archipelagos formed as a result of volcanic activity. This natural  wonder possesses it unique  marine ecosystem. The beach is a real paradise for people fond of snorkeling and scuba diving. Humpback whale, sea turtles and dolphins are just a few animals that can be seen there. This group of islands is one of the most bio-diverse sanctuaries in Mexico, which makes them a natural beauty you have to see. It is best to visit the beach during winter months, after the rainy season, when the waters are at their clearest and most beautiful.

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STAKLENE PLAŽE

STAKLENA PLAŽA U KALIFORNIJI

Staklena plaža u Fort Bragu, Kalifornija, se takođe zove i Suze Sirene, Srećno Staklo, Okeansko staklo i Morski Dragulji. Danas je ova plaža ispunjena zaobljenim komadićima morskog stakla. Oni blistaju na suncu kao mali klikeri. Fort Brag je postao popularna turistička destinacija u Kaliforniji zbog ove lepe i jedinstvene Staklene Plaže. Morsko staklo na plaži je nastalo nakon dugogodišnjeg bacanja smeća u oblast pored obale u blizini severnog dela grada. Ljudi su bacali svoje smeće (automobile, flaše, limenke, gume itd...) na ovu plažu i na kraju se neko probudio i shvatio kakav je haos napravljen. Kasnije, nakon nekoliko velikih raščišćavanja, sve što je ostalo iza toga bila je prelepa uvala pokrivena glatkim i ispoliranim staklom.

STAKLENA PLAŽA NA HAVAJIMA

Sličan ovoj plaži je i Staklena Plaža u Hanapepi, na Havajima, u industrijskoj zoni koja je napravljena od morskog stakla. Radi se o zalivu Hanapepe blizu luke Port Allen. Osnovni kamen na toj plaži je bazaltna stena, ali morsko staklo se formiralo nakon dugogodišnjeg bacanja stakla na plažu. 

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GLASS BEACHES

GLASS BEACH IN CALIFORNIA

The Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, California, is also called Mermaid Tears, Lucky Glass, Ocean Glass and Sea Gems. Today, it is filled with rounded bits of sea glass. They glisten in the sun like little marbles. Fort Bragg has become a popular tourist destination in California because of this beautiful and unique Glass Beach. The sea glass on the beach was created from years of dumping garbage into an area of coastline near the northern part of the town. People used to dump their old trash (cars, bottles, cans, tires, etc…) on this beach and finally someone woke up and realized what a mess it was. Several major cleanups later, this beautiful cove covered in smoothed and polished glass is what`s left behind.

GLASS BEACH IN HAWAII

Similar to this one, there is also a Glass Beach in Hanapepe, Hawaii, in an industrial area that is made of sea glass. It is in Hanapepe Bay, near Port Allen Harbour. The beach`s regular rock is basalt, but the sea glass formed after years of discarded glass. 

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