The gigantic vortex shimmers in various shades of green, resembling a spiral galaxy from a distance. Its formation is entirely natural – the result of phytoplankton, microscopic plant organisms. In this case, it's cyanobacteria, some of the oldest organisms on Earth. These single-celled organisms were once considered plants, but were later classified as bacteria. Their green color is due to their chlorophyll content. The spectacular effect, capt…
The gigantic vortex shimmers in various shades of green, resembling a spiral galaxy from a distance. Its formation is entirely natural – the result of phytoplankton, microscopic plant organisms. In this case, it's cyanobacteria, some of the oldest organisms on Earth. These single-celled organisms were once considered plants, but were later classified as bacteria. Their green color is due to their chlorophyll content. The spectacular effect, capt…