Instagrammers Capture Incredible Pictures of ‘Electric Blue’ Beach Phenomenon in Tasmania

Preservation Bay on Tasmania’s north-west coast glowed bright shades of blue over the weekend, and Instagram in particular, was not disappointed.

The effect was thanks to a bloom of bioluminescent algae, making it look otherworldly to say the least.

According to National Geographic, bioluminescence can be used to defend against predators, but can also illuminate the way for hunters to seek their prey.

There are almost no native freshwater organisms that are bioluminescent, so you’ll only find these kinds of photo opportunities along the coast.