Need to learn more about bioluminescence as an indicator in

Need to learn more about bioluminescence as an indicator in the ocean. does it indicate when environmental issues arise such as the shrimp that glow if they are unhealthy because of environmental factors do they not glow anymore? what types of animals exhibit bioluminescence that live in coral reefs? how does it relate to mating success? how have humans changed or altered any creatures capability to exhibit bioluminescence

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Bioluminescence is the production of light by animal. The chemical luciferin is responsible for light emission it is oxidized by enzyme luciferase. Bioluminescence help in courtship behavior , in communication in many deep sea animals. Many bacteria lives in corals also show biolumineance.Bioluminence is indicator of pollution in sea water estuaries. Bioluminescence ratio decreases with increase in chemical contamination in water thus it is indicative of pollution in water.Bioluminence is also seen in corals they emit light and glow by same phenomenon of oxidation of luciferin and aequorin by enzyme luciferase.

Bioluminescence help in attracting mates it is seen well in ostracods and many other deep sea fishes.