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The Bioluminescent Bio-Orb

The Bioluminescent Bio-Orb

A short video demonstration of the Bioluminescent Bio-Orb in action
Best of the OctoStand Bio-Orb

Best of the OctoStand Bio-Orb

Here are some of our favorite images and video of the Bio-Orb on the OctoStand.
when conscious thoughts turn to dreams

when conscious thoughts turn to dreams

experimental video art using natural bioluminescence
The FluoroSphere goes next level (video)

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

Glowing Nature exhibit in the Netherlands

PyroFarms dinoflagellates (PyroDinos) were used in Studio Roosegaarde's Glowing Nature
NEW Limited Edition Bio-Orbs

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

Shake, Rattle and Light

A pouch of bioluminescent dinoflagellates (Pyrocystis fusiformis) 'PyroDinos' are gently rocked back and forth
Fluorofacination

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

The Large Bio-Orb - Grow the Glow

PyroDinos stop producing Oxygen at night and start producing light-emitting compounds
FluoroSphere Unboxing and Intro (video)

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

Today's Forecast: Light Showers

consecutive bioluminescent waterfalls made from repurposed water bottles
A Glowing Story - Carlsbad Magazine

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

The FluoroSphere takes a spin

A black light illuminates the fluorescent compound which then emits a longer wavelength yellow-green light.
The Bioluminescent Bio-Orb on a stir plate

The Bioluminescent Bio-Orb on a stir plate

A Bioluminescent Bio-Orb on a magnetic spin plate
Dancing on a Dino-Tile (Video)

Dancing on a Dino-Tile (Video)

Some fancy footwork on a bioluminescent carpet (aka Dino-Tile)
Filling a Bio-Orb - instructional video

Filling a Bio-Orb - instructional video

instructional video -  Filling a Bio-Orb
Some teachable facts using PyroDinos

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

PyroFarm's 'Blue Light Special' is on the Top 100 Science Blogs

'Blue Light Special' is on the Top 100 Science Blogs
Bioluminescent Bio-Orb Octo-Stand

OctoStand + Bio-Orb 'FaceBook' GiveAway

Win one of two Octo-Stands with a living Bio-Orb

Watch PyroDinos light up to music!

Watch PyroDinos light up to music!

During their nighttime phase, dinoflagellates will release light (bioluminescence) when disturbed.

Bio-Orb at sunset

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).  

The Bio-Orb intro

Bio-Orb introduction

Video of the Bio-Orb in action.
Pyro Drums - Listen to the Light

Pyro Drums - Listen to the Light

Listen to the Light - No Dinos were injured in the filming of this video.
The Large Bio-Orb

The Large Bio-Orb

Check out the new Large Bio-Orb.
Bio-Orb / A handblown glass sphere filled with PyroDinos

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

The Bubble Tower

Here is a large bubble floating to the top of a large acrylic cylinder filled with PyroDinos:

 

Pyro Cat on Dino-Tile magic carpet

Pyro Cat on Dino-Tile magic carpet

Holy jumping glowing cats Batman!
JellyFish Fun

JellyFish Fun

a non-stinging terrestrial bioluminescent jellyfish
Bio Orb and New-Wave

Bio Orb - plays well with others

a picture of a PyroFarms' Bio Orb dropped on our New-Wave pad.
PyroDinos dinoflagellates

Dinoflagellate Habitat

In this short clip, dinoflagellates are being stirred while they are being filmed.
The Dino-Tile bioluminescence

Dino Tile = interactive bioluminescence

Gentle touches will provide dancing blue sparkles while firm pressure will release bright bursts of natural blue light.  Naturally recharges every day to perform every night.  Dino Tile

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