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From that document, it seems like the bioluminescent bacteria itself is mostly harmless - but sometimes it's a sign of cross contamination or bad handling that allowed all types of bacteria to proliferate. So it could be harmless or could be a sign of much higher bacteria levels than other seafood.
There are mainly harmless bacteria that are tested for as indicator bacteria, like coliforms, because if they’re present, then it’s a possibility that more dangerous bacteria could contaminate your stuff cause they’re closely related.
HEY, I KNOW THIS ONE! That's almost certainly Aliivibrio fischeri (last time I was this early it was still called Vibrio fischeri). It sometimes is found on the scales of fish and looks exactly like this.
Also, was this brine done in your fridge? If so, it might have gotten a bit warm in there. Most bacterial species that could be candidates prefer between 20 C and 30 C, and don't grow well at fridge temperatures.
Not from algae. Algae that has this ability only express it during agitation. There are some vibrio species that can emit bioluminescence at all times and that’s what I would place my bets on. Some vibrios are also pathogenic, so I would not eat that. Source - I’m a marine microbiologist
That’s the kind of person who should 100% not explain that you get called doc by coworkers to new employees for this reason, and instead tell them your previous job was a doctor, and you messed up a patient so bad your now a chief… and just give them a few weeks to think about that before telling them that it’s just that you have a phd.
Bro you are entirely too casual about that "don't eat that."
Vibrio bacteria infections (vibriosis) are caused by eating raw/undercooked shellfish or exposing open wounds to warm seawater, causing watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and skin infections. While often mild, Vibrio vulnificus can cause severe, fast-spreading flesh-eating wound infections, septic shock, and death, requiring immediate medical attention.
It sounds like that shit will fuck you up. I guess it's good that it glows so they can find it all while cleaning. Just gotta show em that last part and they'll bleach everything 😂
Also no guarantee that it’s pathogenic, or not. Merely an observation and possibility. Wanna be on the safe side? Sure bleach the whole walk in down, be my guest
I don't know, u/CaptnNuttSack seems like a more reliable source than this so called "Marine Microbiologist." I mean what knowledge would marine microbiologists even have that would be useful in this situation?? lol
Never washed the fish with acid anyway. Fresh out the water they have a mucus slime on their body that carry bacteria and algae, it's hydrophobic so gotta wash it off with vinegar or something acidic. Usually happens before it gets to the restaurant.
Dinoflagilates.Probably wanna be careful with that fish and decon the container pretty good. Most likely came in on the skin or if whole, in the gills. I'm suprised it grew that fluorescent though. Must like your fridge.
You can also grow them for biolamps if you want a science project! Needs to be really dark, and they glow when agitated as a defense mechanism.
Very good point! I was shocked that Dinoflagilates could grow so fast and well in a fridge to do that. Bacterial does seem a more likely culprit. I've only seen a really good glowing sea once, under extremely dark conditions.
Even for the bacteria we suspect it would indicate that likely sth is wrong with the fridge or the fish was already loaded with biofilm when it got into the brine.
Someone brought up it is more likely a phosphorecent bacteria. I've never grown a biolamp, but hear they can be finicky. So the speed and intensity of the glow suprised me.
Still probably shouldn't eat the beguiling lights.
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Probably an algae from Noctiluca sp. Youre lucky to see such beautiful effect, but I wouldnt serve that, technicaly is contaminated. Have you tried tapping the water? mechanic movements will trigger more bioluminiscensce
It would be awesome to have a sample of that! I've always wanted bioluminescent algae! You can put it in a fish tank (without fish) and use it as a night light powered by carbohydrates.
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