Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that takes place within some organisms.
Photo: Supplied/Matthew Davison

People have been flocking to Auckland’s Stanmore Bay to catch a glimpse of an unusual bioluminescence display.

Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction that takes place within some organisms, causing them to emit a light known as luminescence.

Photos of Friday night’s marine phenomenon, captured at Stanmore Bay by Matthew Davison, showed the waves glowing neon blue.

Davison said it was an “unforgettable” show.

Auckland’s Hibiscus coast was widely known as the best place to view bioluminescence in the region.

Stanmore Bay bioluminescence.

People pictured at Stanmore Bay.
Photo: Supplied/Matthew Davison

One photographer said it was an “unforgettable” show.
Photo: Supplied/Matthew Davison

Auckland’s Hibiscus coast is widely known as the best place to view bioluminescence in the region.
Photo: Supplied/Matthew Davison

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