Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Red Waves Glow at RK Beach in Vizag
On December 15, 2023, the waves at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam turned a reddish color, surprising many people.
Scientists say this happens because tiny plants in the sea, like plankton, die and release colors that make the water look red.
These plants grow when the sea has the right temperature and food for them.
The red waves are not harmful, but scientists need to test the water to know exactly what caused it.
This is not the first time the sea near Visakhapatnam has shown unusual colors.
In April 2023, the waves glowed blue because of different tiny plants.
These events show how the sea is always changing and how important it is to understand nature.
Waves at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam turned reddish on December 15, 2023.
Scientists attribute the color to the decomposition of microscopic plankton and algae.
The phenomenon is natural and generally not harmful, but water samples need to be tested for confirmation.
Similar events, like bioluminescent waves, have occurred previously in the region.
The occurrence highlights the dynamic nature of the marine ecosystem and the need for scientific awareness.
- Who
- Marine scientists and onlookers
- What
- Reddish glow in the waves at RK Beach
- When
- December 15, 2023
- Where
- RK Beach, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- Decomposition of plankton and algae
- Location
- RK Beach, Visakhapatnam
- Date
- December 15, 2023
- Cause
- Microscopic plankton and algae
- Scientific Explanation
- Decomposition of plankton releases pigments
- Previous Event
- Bioluminescent waves in April 2023