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Wales Online
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Ryan O'Neill

The best pictures as stunning bioluminescent plankton lights up Welsh beaches

Wales is well known for its idyllic beaches, countryside and scenery - but its natural phenomena doesn't end there. Among the incredible sights you can see here are the luminous bioluminescent plankton that make the sea glow.

This natural phenomenon can be seen all across Wales at certain times of the year, notably at beaches in areas like Carmarthen, the Gower and Porthcawl.

Usually found in faraway tropical destinations like Thailand and Jamaica, the plankton are often spotted in the summer months in Wales, meaning we can see the mesmerising sight on our doorsteps if we're lucky enough to catch the sea at the right time.

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