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Detailed explanation-1: -A mysterious red glow captured by a pilot flying over the Pacific Ocean has sent internet sleuths into a spin. The phenomenon was later revealed to be arrays of red LED lights being used by fishing trawlers to attract a specific type of fish.

Detailed explanation-2: -Port traffic signal lights Marine warning signs will be installed beside or close to the port traffic signals to increase awareness and advise vessels. The flashing red lights can also be used to advise of a serious emergency or to divert small ships according to instructions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The red dot several hundred kilometers off the coast of Brazil is a thermal anomaly-an area of Earth’s surface flagged by the satellite as being unusually warm. Of the thousands of thermal anomalies that VIIRS detects each night, the vast majority are caused by fires.

Detailed explanation-4: -To catch Saury, a type of fish, fishing boats use red light to attract their prey. Saury fishing involves the usage of huge LED lights to attract the fish. The lights allow the fish to be caught in the net more conveniently. Mysterious red glow seen over the Atlantic, pilot says he’s never seen anything like it.