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.
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 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
Grow More - Glow More - Know More - An Overview
Learn more about this awesome glowing algae. Grow More - Glow More - Know More
Bioluminescent Algae Bloom off the coast of San Diego
Bioluminescent algae blooms in San Diego have become more common in recent years.
Bioluminescent Beach San Diego
It is a memorable night on the beach when PyroFarms brings 40 gallons of bioluminescent algae
The difference between Phosphorescence, Fluorescence and Bioluminescence
At PyroFarms when we say 'Grow the Glow' we are referring to natural bioluminescence.
The Bubble Tower
Here is a large bubble floating to the top of a large acrylic cylinder filled with PyroDinos:
Bio Orb - dinoflagellate micro-aquarium
Beautiful during the day and fascinating at night, The Bio Orb will provide natural light (bioluminescence) night after night with minimal care.
Bio Orb - welcome to the bioluminescent brotherhood
The Bio Orb is an excellent way to enjoy bioluminescence.
The Story behind Dinoflagellates
PyroDino dinoflagellates are a species known as Pyrocystis fusiformis. Yes our company (PyroFarms) was named after our ‘dinos’ and not just our propensity for starting fires.
Bioluminescence comes to San Diego
After over five years of patient waiting, a bioluminescent red tide has decided to return to San Diego.
Grow Your Own Dinos
GYOD: Grow Your Own Dinos. Dinoflagellates can be grown in most any clean clear container
Care and feeding of PyroDinos (Dinoflagellates)
Three simple items are important for the care of dinoflagellate 'PyroDino' cultures