Sea of Stars
The shoreline on Raa Atoll's Vaadhoo Island is famous for its "Sea of Stars", a light phenomenon caused by bioluminescent phytoplankton (Dinoflagellates) which emit a dazzling blue colour.
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Category
Shoreline
Secondary Category (If any)
Night Bioluminescence Area (Insect Attraction)
Known For
Alien Landscape
Top Travel Destination in Asia
Best Time to Visit
This phenomenon can occur anywhere in Maldives during any season
Best observed when it is late (nighttime), the water is agitated, and there is little light (e.g. no moon or artificial light)
Day Trip from Major Cities
50 min flight+speedboat (or seaplane) from Malé
Location
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Sea of Stars, Vaadhoo Island, Raa Atoll, Maldives
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