Where to see Bioluminescence (Sparkling Seas) — Tasmania
When We first arrived in Tasmania, bioluminescence was at the top of our bucket list.
Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. It flashes when disturbed by waves or currents.
Where to see it?
Lot of people have never seen this even though they have lived or traveled to Tasmania. It is easily seen in multiple places in Tasmania almost regularly in warmer months. Mainly near Hobart. Below are some of the places near Hobart and east coast Tasmania where you can see bioluminescence.
- Howden boat ramp
- Blackmans bay beach
- Goats beach
- Clifton beach
- Seven miles beach
- Sandy bay
- Taroona
- Cornelian bay
- Lindisfarne
- Montague bay
- Kangaroo bay
- Bellerive beach and yacht club
- Coles bay
- Nutgrove Beach
- South arm neck
Is it visible to naked eye?
Of Course it is. You can see neon blue sparkles at night. There are places where bioluminescence is present but not visible as there is no movement in the water. But once you try to splash water, you will see the bright glow. You can see them at day time as natural pink/red colour in the water, which is often known as red tide. If you happen to see red tide in the daylight, make sure to check them out at night.
Is there a specific season in the year?
This is more commonly seen in warmer months, summer and autumn. But it can be seen in winter months as well. The temperature may be less optimal in winter but, still there is a possibility
How do you find the exact spot?
I highly recommend joining the FB group “Bioluminescence For All Tasmania Locations”. I found this page very helpful on spotting bioluminescence in Tasmania. Members in this group post photos and locations as they see it almost regularly. So it is very convenient for anyone else to chase them.
Can you capture them via phone?
Yes. If you have a camera that would be great, but a phone camera or GoPro would be able to easily capture them too. You don’t need long exposure shots to capture them.
This amazing blue sea sparkle is something to be appreciated. I wish you can capture Bioluminescence at least once in Tasmania or any other place in the world.
