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October 7, 1823
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Scientific observation confirms that the nighttime luminescence in ocean and salt water is caused by gelatinous animals of various sizes, nearly indistinguishable from water drops. Experiments on this phenomenon are anticipated.
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Philosophical.—We have been informed that it has been lately ascertained, in the most satisfactory manner, that the luminous appearance, or light, which is seen at night in the ocean and in salt water, is produced by animals of a gelatinous substance. These animals are of various sizes. and so nearly of the colour of water, that the smaller kind can scarcely be distinguished on a superficial view from drops of water. We may perhaps be shortly favoured with an account of some of the experiments on this interesting subject.
N. Y. Statesman.
N. Y. Statesman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Luminous Ocean
Gelatinous Animals
Phosphorescence
Scientific Discovery
Where did it happen?
In The Ocean And In Salt Water
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In The Ocean And In Salt Water
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Lately ascertained that the light seen at night in ocean and salt water is produced by gelatinous animals of various sizes, nearly the color of water and hard to distinguish from drops.