Name: The weird, wonderful world of bioluminescence
Uploaded: 2011-05-19T15:20:00Z
Duration: 12 min 28 s
Description: In the deep, dark ocean, many sea creatures make their own light for hunting, mating and self-defense. Bioluminescence expert Edith Widder was one of the first to film this glimmering world. At TED2011, she brings some of her glowing friends onstage, and shows more astonishing footage of glowing undersea life.

In the deep, dark ocean, many sea creatures make their own light for hunting, mating and self-defense. Bioluminescence expert Edith Widder was one of the first to film this glimmering world. At TED2011, she brings some of her glowing friends onstage, and shows more astonishing footage of glowing undersea life.

Edith Widder: The weird, wonderful world of bioluminescence

The weird, wonderful world of bioluminescence

Bioluminescence, nature's own light show, is most vivid in the ocean's depths, revealing a hidden world of alien beauty.

Dive into an unseen world where ocean creatures emit light for defense and communication, revealing a hidden marine tapestry.

Exploring deep-sea bioluminescence uncovers creatures like the black dragonfish, using light as a 'burglar alarm' to thwart predators.