<ul><li>Space station astronaut Don Pettit shares a photo of the 'Thai aurora', caused by green lights on fishing boats used to lure squid in the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.</li><li>The green lights mimic the plankton and other food sources enjoyed by squid and have become a tourist attraction in Thailand.</li><li>Eco-friendly green LED lights have replaced older halide lamps, reducing light pollution and energy consumption.</li><li>Pettit's photo of the Thai aurora is part of his growing collection of impressive images taken during his time at the space station.</li></ul>

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