Ocean glows a distinct shade of blue on Sydney's northern beaches

Ocean glows a distinct shade of blue on Sydney's northern beaches
Ocean glows a distinct shade of blue on Sydney's northern beaches
Stunning images shows Sydney's northern beaches glowing a majestic shade of blue in a rare natural phenomenon Known as blue tide, bioluminescence makes the ocean glow a shade of blue Algae bloom or plankton create large amounts of 'sea sparkle' in the ocean The ocean will then typically glow when disturbed by a wave or water splash Sydney based photographer Jamen Percy was elated at his unique experience

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A rare bioluminescence bloom recently left parts of the ocean on Sydney's northern beaches looking extremely vibrant.

The natural wonder at Palm Beach and Freshwater provided keen photographer Jamen Percy with a series of epic images and memories for life, as the water turned a unique shade of electric blue.

The hobby snapper felt the ocean briefly resembled a 'galaxy.' 

Known as blue tide, bioluminescence makes the ocean glow a shade of blue (pictured, the natural wonder at Freshwater Beach)

Known as blue tide, bioluminescence makes the ocean glow a shade of blue (pictured, the natural wonder at Freshwater Beach)

Sydney based photographer Jamen Percy was also lucky enough to watch the natural wonder unfold last weekend at Palm Beach (pictured)

Sydney based photographer Jamen Percy was also lucky enough to watch the natural wonder unfold last weekend at Palm Beach (pictured)

'Stumbling across bioluminescence is a surreal experience of wonder and fascination,' Percy, who lives on the northern beaches of Sydney, told Daily Mail Australia.

'Is this actually happening? Did that wave just

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