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flag A natural, non-toxic Noctiluca bloom turned Pakistan’s coastal waters green, drawing dolphins and drawing expert reassurance of safety.

flag A large pod of dolphins was spotted off Pakistan’s Gwadar coast amid a widespread, non-toxic Noctiluca bloom turning waters green. flag WWF-Pakistan confirmed the bloom, caused by seasonal upwelling in the Arabian Sea, is natural and not linked to pollution or fish kills. flag The bioluminescent plankton, Noctiluca scintillans, thrives due to symbiotic algae and appears green or orange. flag The phenomenon, recurring annually from November to February, has spread along the entire Pakistani coast, including Karachi, Pasni, and Jiwani, with no harmful effects observed. flag Experts stress it is a normal winter event with no connection to environmental degradation.

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