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Picture of the day -
January 25, 2006 La Parguera, Puerto Rico
The beautiful Caribbean island of Puerto Rico has many stunning vistas, many of
them along the coast. Today's picture features a relaxing view of Bahía Fosforescente
(phosphorescent bay) from La Parguera, Puerto Rico.
La Parguera is actually part of the town of Lajas which is located on Puerto
Rico's southwestern coast. For centuries, La Parguera was a quiet fishing
village, but the growing popularity of Bahía Fosforescente has made the village
a very popular Puerto Rico vacation getaway.
As its name implies, what makes Bahía Fosforescente so interesting is the fact
that it actually glows in the dark. The source of this glow is a bioluminiscence
phenomenon caused by high concentrations of tiny phosphorescent bacteria that scientists refer
to as dinoflagellates. Although the brightness of Bahía Fosforescente's
glow has diminished greatly over the years, it can still easily be seen on calm,
windless nights.
If you're planning a Puerto Rico vacation, we recommend that you set aside some time
to visit scenic La Parguera and Bahía Fosforescente. And don't forget about the
spectacular Caribbean sunsets that await you in America's very own tropical
paradise of Puerto Rico!
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