noctiluca
/ˌnɑktɪˈlukə/
noun
- A type of tiny sea creature that glows in the dark, often seen in ocean water at night.
- The boat's wake sparkled with noctiluca, making the ocean look like a starry sky.
- We went kayaking at night and saw noctiluca glowing whenever we dipped our paddles.
- Noctiluca is a plankton that creates beautiful blue-green light when disturbed.