You think of bioluminescent plankton as streetlights? Sure, the idea sounds brilliant—clean energy, zero electricity, all natural glow—but think of the ripple. Those tiny swimmers are part of a delicate balance; tweak their light output and you might shift migration, feeding, or even the very chemistry of the surface. It’s like trying to replace a planet’s heart with a neon sign—you’ll get a pretty show, but the rhythm you’re trying to preserve could get broken faster than you can say “bioluminescence.” So, before you start a DIY ocean‑lamp, ask yourself if the glow is worth the price of ecological choreography.