Red Tide San Diego 2024. The bloom of bioluminescent plankton returned to la jolla, putting on another nighttime light show in the water during the red tide. Here’s everything you need to know about red tides, why they’re appearing in san diego this summer, and how it impacts our beloved surfing spots.
The bloom of bioluminescent plankton returned to la jolla, putting on another nighttime light show in the water during the red tide. Bioluminescence is caused by tiny organisms that drift in the ocean called lingulodinium polyedra.