There are so many weird places you can visit that it would take a lifetime to see them all in person, and some are so precious they’re protected by their home countries.
Fortunately, skilled photographers give you a glimpse into some of the strangest places on Earth – all without renewing your passport.
Puerto Mosquito (Mosquito Bay) is located on the southern shore of the island of Vieques, on
e of the islands of Puerto Rico. This bay is often referred to as “magical”, those blessed with the opportunity to experience it always agree.
The bioluminescent bay in Vieques was officially declared the brightest in the world by Guinness Book of World Records in 2008. Hurricane Maria caused much destruction on the island, it sadly disrupted the delicate balance of the bay, the beloved Mosquito Bay went dark.
To everyone’s surprise the bioluminescent bay not only recovered, but it is also brighter than it ever was in the past.Don’t leave Isla de Vieques without taking a tour of this magnif
icent and magical natural wonder.
It will be a magical, priceless memory to remember for a lifetime. The bio bay is best experienced during a “New Moon” phase. In the waters of Mosquito Bay, there are organisms named Pyrodinium bahamense, Dinoflagellates (dinos). These “dinos” are responsible for this amazing natural phenomenon.
When the “dinos” come into contact with another organism or shaken they produce a bright burst of blue light. The shimmering blue light comes from a dinoflagellate known as Pyrodinium bahamense. These tiny creatures discharge a luminous chemical cocktail whenever they
are disturbed, whether by the waves or a swimmer’s body.
