The two-color FluoroSphere
As the FluoroGels dissolve into the water, a unique and fascinating fluorescent show develops
PyroDinos getting a little agitated
PyroDinos and the other phytoplankton in our oceans are responsible for most of the oxygen we breathe. More than all land plants combined!!!
A Dimension of Light and Sound
Dinoflagellates are a part of the plankton community. These dinoflagellates are marine phytoplankton (plant-like plankton).
Best of the OctoStand Bio-Orb
Here are some of our favorite images and video of the Bio-Orb on the OctoStand.
The FluoroSphere goes next level (video)
Now available: PyroFarms' new two-color FluoroSphere with a two-color fluorescent dye combination
Glowing Nature exhibit in the Netherlands
PyroFarms dinoflagellates (PyroDinos) were used in Studio Roosegaarde's Glowing Nature
NEW Limited Edition Bio-Orbs
These Biolumiescent Bio-Orbs are hand made hand-blown recycled glass and are limited in quantity.
Shake, Rattle and Light
A pouch of bioluminescent dinoflagellates (Pyrocystis fusiformis) 'PyroDinos' are gently rocked back and forth
Fluorofacination
As the FluoroGel dissolves into the water in the glass sphere a unique and brilliant fluorescent light show unfolds
The Large Bio-Orb - Grow the Glow
PyroDinos stop producing Oxygen at night and start producing light-emitting compounds
FluoroSphere Unboxing and Intro (video)
Different every time you fill it, the FluoroSphere will mesmerize as it entertains.
An evening at the beach with The Bioluminescent Bio-Orb
Easy to care for, like a house plant, the Bio-Orb will produce natural light at night (bioluminescence) when gently swirled.
The difference between Phosphorescence, Fluorescence and Bioluminescence
At PyroFarms when we say 'Grow the Glow' we are referring to natural bioluminescence.
PyroDinos Released into the Wild (Video)
Once in a while we will take any excess PyroDinos grown at PyroFarms and release them back into the Ocean
Glowing Mycelium, Mushrooms and Angels
Bioluminescence is defined as light generated and emitted by a living organism
Bioluminescence hits the beach in San Diego (Video)
This is caused by marine dinoflagellates (microalgae) when their population increases under ideal conditions.
Today's Forecast: Light Showers
consecutive bioluminescent waterfalls made from repurposed water bottles
A Glowing Story - Carlsbad Magazine
PyroFarms is featured in our local Carlsbad Magazine. The title of the article is "A Glowing Sto...
The FluoroSphere takes a spin
A black light illuminates the fluorescent compound which then emits a longer wavelength yellow-green light.
Some teachable facts using PyroDinos
Photosynthesis-Ocean Food Chain-Circadian Rhythm-Bioluminescence-Oxygen (O2) production-Carbon fixing
PyroFarm's 'Blue Light Special' is on the Top 100 Science Blogs
'Blue Light Special' is on the Top 100 Science Blogs
Watch PyroDinos light up to music!
During their nighttime phase, dinoflagellates will release light (bioluminescence) when disturbed.
The Bio-Orb's day at the beach
The Bio-Orb is made of glass (glass is made of silica/sand, which is found on beaches). And the Bio-Orb is filled with seawater and dinoflagellates (which are also found at the beach).
Pyro Drums - Listen to the Light
Listen to the Light - No Dinos were injured in the filming of this video.
Bio-Orb / A handblown glass sphere filled with PyroDinos
The BioOrb is a plankton filled glass sphere that lights up at night when swirled. The BioOrb is...
The Bubble Tower
Here is a large bubble floating to the top of a large acrylic cylinder filled with PyroDinos: