Pelagic organisms avoid white, blue, and red artificial light from scientific instruments
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Pelagic organisms have been found to avoid certain types of artificial light from scientific instruments. The impact of artificial light on marine ecosystems, including during polar nights, is being studied, with effects observed on the behavior of fish and zooplankton. Research is also examining the role of bioluminescence in deep-sea ecosystems, although it is unclear how these findings relate to the avoidance of artificial light by pelagic organisms.