The astonishing phenomenon of bioluminescence is brought to life in vivid detail by scientific illustrator Jennifer N.R. Smith--featuring a colorful palette that seems to glow on the page.

Includes index.

Wildlife that sparkles and glows -- A language of light -- Dinner in the deep -- A strategy of defence -- The brightest camouflage -- Fungal fairy lights -- Types of light -- A hidden world of light -- The anatomy of bioluminescence -- The deep dive -- Harnessing the glow -- The recipe for light -- Bright future -- A timeline of bioluminescence -- A map of bioluminescence.