The Dazzling World of Biofluorescent Fishes

Blue biofluorescent fish

The realm beneath the ocean’s surface has always held mysteries, and recent discoveries have started to shed light on some its hidden biofluorescent wonders – biofluorescent fishes. Let’s take a look at a 2014 research paper titled “The Covert World of Fish Biofluorescence: A Phylogenetically Widespread and Phenotypically Variable Phenomenon.”

A Night time stroll with Patrick Barkham

Biofluorescent russula mushroom

A night time stroll with Patrick Barkham We recently had our first national newspaper article on the magical world of Biofluorescence, written by Patrick Barkham.  It was an evening to remember and a special experience to share with one of the county’s most treasured naturalists.  In the picturesque landscapes of Norfolk, a region adorned with […]

Biofluorescence – Carnivorous Plants’ Secret Lure Revealed

Pitcher plant by daylight and by UV light

Biofluorescence – Carnivorous Plants’ Secret Lure Revealed Carnivorous plants, with their captivating methods of attracting insect prey, have long fascinated scientists. Beyond the known tactics of tempting nectar, scents and vibrant colours, a 2015 discovery by researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute in India shed light on a possible previously […]