Analysis of Fleet Reports of Bioluminescence in the Indian Ocean

Abstract : From June 1980 to June 1981, units of the Seventh Fleet stationed in the Indian Ocean have sent reports of bioluminescence and ancillary data to the Naval Research Laboratory to aid its study of the geographical and seasonal distribution of bioluminescence in the oceans. The results of the analysis of these reports is presented in this publication. The appearance of characteristic bioluminescent phenomena, including displays, is described. (Author)