Why does the water glow in the Luminous Lagoon in Falmouth, Jamaica?

Subject: Why does the water glow in the Luminous Lagoon in Falmouth, Jamaica?

Date: Tue Jan 16 14:41:21 2001
Posted by Erica
Grade level: undergrad School: University of Iowa
City: Iowa City State/Province: IA Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 979674081.Es

Message:


The Luminous Lagoon is located in Falmouth Jamaica where the Martha Brae 
River meets the Carribean Sea.  The natives say it is due to the high 
phosphorus content, and doesn't happen anywhere else in the world.

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