Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) fluorescing. Giant morays are the largest of the moray eels and are widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Fluorescence is a common trait for many reef organisms. Fluorescence occurs when blue or ultraviolet (UV) light excites electrons in fluorescent proteins. As the electrons return to their stable states they emit light at a different wavelength | |
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