Is the Sea of Stars real?

Is the Sea of Stars real? - Red and Blue Hot Air Balloon Floating on Air on Body of Water during Night Time

I fairly frequently see pictures online of this semi-mythical glittering beach in the Maldives. However I can't find any accounts of people having actually visited it and reported on how it was.

Can anyone tell me any hard information about this destination? Is it real? Are these pictures photoshopped? Does it really glitter like this?



Best Answer

I've seen this in Byron Bay, Australia, it wasn't quite as pronounced as those photos make it out to be if I recall correctly. It's amazing though, as you swim through the water the glowing intensifies as you move through it.




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Can u swim in the sea of stars?

Many of you will be pleased to learn that swimming in this glowing rarity is perfectly safe for humans. Any movement within the water, stamping your feet, throwing sand or the waves rolling cause these 'stars' to glow.

Where is Sea of Stars beach?

So where can you spot the sea of stars? It is on the Vaadhoo Island in the Maldives which is one of the islands of Raa Atoll. Although it is a tiny island with just over 500 inhabitants, its Sea of Stars phenomenon has planted it firmly on the global map.

How much does it cost to go to the sea of stars?

Admission: Adults: $5; Children ages 4-12: $4; Children under 4: Free; Seniors (62+), Active Military, NASA: $4. Take a ride on a restored 1920s wooden merry-go-round in the heart of Downtown Hampton.



Sea of Stars - Vaadhoo Island, Maldives




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Answer 2

You can see from the photos that they are long exposures, which will make the "bugs" look a lot brighter than they will appear to the naked eye.

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It will be seen all along the west coast, but only when there's a "red tide".

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