A recent satellite photo captured a gleaming halo of phytoplankton encircling the remote Chatham Islands. The stunning sight is the result of a hidden underwater structure, which has also helped kill hundreds of cetaceans.

Glowing ring of plankton surrounding New Zealand islands linked to deadly underwater plateau — Earth from space
Harry Baker·Live Science··1 min read
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