A rare sighting is possible indicator of prey abundance.
If the cysts contain milky, white fluid, they are likely Henneguya, a harmless and relatively common parasite. But if they contain a larvae, they are likely tape worms which can infect people.
Warmer waters likely enabled a phytoplankton bloom to occur much later in the year than normal off the coast of Alaska and British Columbia.
Ocean water has a green tint near Craig and Klawock, Alaska.
Second Noctiluca bloom we have had in the last 4 weeks
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