'Blue tears' turn Fuzhou's beaches fluorescent
By Hu Meidong and Zhang Yi in Fuzhou |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-04-30 21:41
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Spectacular "blue tears" have appeared along the beaches of Fuzhou, East China's Fujian province, at the end of April, creating a glowing "fluorescent sea" at night. The phenomenon is caused by Noctiluca scintillans, a type of tiny plankton that glows neon blue when disturbed by crashing waves. This natural spectacle makes the coastline look like a star-studded galaxy fallen to earth.
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