PyroFarms collaboration with artist-scientist Zoë Breed induces brilliant displays
'Algae Alight' generates bioluminescent displays of algae with programmed vibrational patterns
GrowPro Plus System by PyroFarms for Multiplying PyroDinos
Get ready to embark on a mesmerizing journey into the world of bioluminescence!
A Moonlit and Wavelit Night at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas California
These plankton are always present in ocean waters but only sometime produce a 'bloom' where they grow rapidly in a short period of time.
Illuminate Your World: PyroFarms Night Tour Sheds Light on the Magic of Bioluminescence!
We are passionate about exploring the wonders of bioluminescence and sharing this natural phenomenon with our community
Natural Plankton Bioluminescence in Saltwater Aquariums: Adding PyroDinos
This unique natural bioluminescence effect will create a captivating atmosphere in your aquarium.
Comparing Relative Bioluminescence: Using the Power of DSLR Cameras to measure bioluminescence
This article will explore the intriguing process of using a DSLR camera to measure relative bioluminescence and optimize the study of bioluminescent organisms.
PyroDinos: The Marvels of Asexual Reproduction and Immortal Cells
PyroFarms isolated a single PyroDino cell off the coast of San Diego in 2009. From this single cell, PyroFarms has grown everything we have.
The Mysterious Ocean: Exploring its Depths, Currents, and Ecosystems
The six interesting facts about our world oceans
Algae Products Market to Reach $3.92 Billion by 2030
Microalgae's distinct advantages over terrestrial plants: faster growth rates, ability to grow on non-arable land, and diversity in the production of various natural bioactive compounds.
Marine and Terrestrial Bioluminescence in Nature
Bioluminescence occurs in marine and terrestrial environments, serving various purposes
The importance of our oceans' plankton
There are three main types of plankton in the ocean: phytoplankton, zooplankton, and bacterioplankton
The six top locations to experience bioluminescence in nature
Bioluminescence occurs all over the planet. Here are some of the best places to encounter this phenomena in nature
Seawater helps to hydrate and soothe skin
The salt and minerals in seawater can help to remove dirt, oils and impurities
from the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and clean
from the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and clean
Plankton as a Class Pet
Growing phytoplankton in a classroom is easy and similar to caring for a houseplant
Climate Change: political ideology or scientific fact
Climate change is not a matter of opinion or political ideology, but a scientific fact.
Ten simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint
Hint - One of the ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to grow microalgae.
Beer + Bioluminescence at WestBrew Open House
6:00pm December 18th, 2022 at WestBrew Vista. PyroFarms and WestBrew will host a Beer + Bioluminescence event.
Grow More - Glow More - Know More - An Overview
Learn more about this awesome glowing algae. Grow More - Glow More - Know More
How to Gift Bioluminescence for the Holidays
How to say something smart about the person you are buying for.
Bioluminescent Algae Bloom off the coast of San Diego
Bioluminescent algae blooms in San Diego have become more common in recent years.
PyroFarms' Carbon Sequestration
PyroFarms cultivates PyroDino algae, which remove CO2 from the atmosphere and produce oxygen.
Angel Sun of NBC LIVE highlights PyroFarms' Bioluminescent Business
California Live’s Angela Sun reports on PyroFarms
Algae is our main ally for combatting climate change
When used in bioreactors, algae is 400 times more efficient than a tree at removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
PyroDino (dinoflagellate) images
PyroFarms grows PyroDinos using LED lights and filtered sunlight on their algae farm in Carlsbad California.
New Algae Ink T-Shirt made with Natural Living Ink
For those of us constantly looking for ways to lessen our carbon footprint and look good doing it.
Ten Liters (2.5 Gallons) of PyroDinos - Now available at PyroFarms
Think of all the things you could do with 2.5 gallons of luminescent algae
Bioluminescent Bloom In San Diego
There has been a huge bioluminescent algae bloom at our local beaches. Here are some photos and ...
One Liter of PyroDinos (DinoTile)
Now available directly through our online store: A One Liter bag of PyroDinos (34oz)
Flowing Light - a Pyro Whirlpool
Bioluminescence is caused by a chemical reaction between a light emitting molecule and an enzyme that are generically referred to as luciferin and luciferase.
50,000 Dinos in a Vase (PyroDinos)
Low and wide containers like the one in this video work better than narrow and tall containers.
Bioluminescent Bloom in San Diego
A bloom or algal bloom is what scientists refer to when populations of microalgae (also know as dinoflagellates and/or phytoplankton) phase into logarithmic growth