Seasonal sequence of bioluminescence and the occurrence of endogenous rhythms in oceanic waters off Woods Hole, Massachusetts

Authors

Charles S. Yentsch, Physical Oceanographic Laboratory, Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
J. C. Laird, Physical Oceanographic Laboratory, Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Abstract

Seasonal sequences of bioluminescense in waters around Woods Hole were measured in 1961 to 1963. Peak activities occurred in October-November (once) and in April-May (twice). Bioluminescense at night is usually quantitatively greater than during the day. Greater differences during summer correlate with the seasonal maximum in solar radiation....

Recommended Citation

Yentsch, Charles S., and J. C. Laird. 1968. "Seasonal sequence of bioluminescence and the occurrence of endogenous rhythms in oceanic waters off Woods Hole, Massachusetts." Journal of Marine Research 26, (2). https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/journal_of_marine_research/1121