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Bioluminescence glows in the wake of a ship.

Wild Wake

Bioluminescence glows in the wake of the mine countermeasures ship USS Chief in the East China Sea, March 29, 2019.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jordan Crouch VIRIN: 190329-N-IO414-1123C.JPG
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