You may have heard about the mysterious neon blue waves that have appeared in Southern California, but perhaps you’ve never had the chance to witness this rare phenomenon for yourself.

If not, you’ll now get to see mesmerizing footage and images of this spectacular natural event that is causing the ocean waves in Southern California, along with some of its sea life, to glow the most brilliant color of blue you’ve ever seen.

The ocean waves in Southern California are glowing neon blue at Newport Beach, but that doesn't mean there's anything to worry about.
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In fact, this is simply a rare natural phenomenon called bioluminescence that often appears in Southern California on a seasonal basis.
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Spotted in Newport Beach and captured on video, this rare occurrence can be seen as the dolphins glide through the water. It's almost otherwordly! Captured by Newport Coastal Adventure, this footage provides a breathtaking look at the electric blue light glowing in the ocean as the dolphins glide through the water:

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So, you may be wondering, what causes these unique blue waves? As explained by National Geographic, it's the bioluminescent phytoplankton that creates the blue glow that lights up the ocean waves at night.
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In addition to Newport Beach, bioluminescent waves have recently been seen in San Diego.
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The below footage, captured and posted on YouTube by PyroFarms, is hypnotic! Just watching the colorful waves is enough to make you stop and appreciate the magic and mystery of the sea.

Did you know about the bioluminescent waves in Southern California? It’s definitely share-worthy, so make sure to pass this along so other people can enjoy this beautiful footage. If you’ve spotted these blue waves in other parts of SoCal beside Newport Beach and San Diego, we’d love to hear about it so please let us know.

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