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Remember that this indicator tends to be only for larger displays, and if you can’t see any red algae it doesn’t mean that the plankton isn’t present.’

‘It is sometimes possible to spot the blooms during the day, by looking for clumps of red algae in the water near the shoreline – this is a good indicator that the plankton are present there and that its worth visiting that spot again the following night.

You need the darkness in order to be able to see them.’

‘Needless to say you will need to be out looking during the night time, plankton have a circadian rhythm and will only emit bioluminescence during that time.

Some displays I’ve seen only occur for a night, others have stayed there for several weeks.’

‘If you heard of a display happening near you try the same spot again over the next night or so, as stronger displays can stay around for a while.

‘The warmer months tend to be more successful for bio-luminescence sightings, and I’ve seen the phenomenon occur myself in the months between April and November.’.

‘Do your research and find locations such as small bays, coves and harbours where bio-luminescence has been seen before.’.

It is only when tidal currents cause them to be washed towards the shore in large numbers that you will be able to see them from land.’Īlthough its shore-line appearance is a rare occurrence, you’re more likely to spot bio-luminescence with some determination, patience and these few key pointers from Kris: Blooms of bioluminescent plankton are notoriously difficult to predict, and they occur most often far out in the ocean. Kris says ‘As with most natural phenomenon, it is a huge challenge to put yourself in the right place at the right time. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.One man who understands the wit and chance needed to locate bio-luminescence is Kris Williams, a photographer specialising in time-lapse landscape and astro photography whose work with bio-luminescence was recently featured on BBC Earth.

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