This phenomenon has been incorrectly described as phosphorescent sand, but in fact has nothing to do with that. Scuba diver and coastal resident Guy DiTorrice, Executive Director of the Central Oregon Coast Association, says he regularly plays with the stuff in the water when he dives at night. A sort of wispy glow in the wake of his hand. DiTorrice also said sometimes the glowing phytoplankton will be lying on and around the rocks in Yaquina Bay during some of his nocturnal dives and will be lighting up the rocks for he and his diving companions. Conditions for finding this are quite rare, says Dr. Edith A. Widder, Director of the Bioluminescence Department at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Bioluminescence is actually very, very common in the world's oceans.
There's no weird science here, and the above question is actually not really a question at all, but it will certainly come as a surprise to most Oregonians. It is perfectly legal to drink alcohol on Oregon's beaches under most circumstances. Unless otherwise posted, you can drink alcohol on the beach in Oregon. The laws about underage drinking here are enforced just as strongly as anywhere else, and of course, don't be stupid and drive after drinking. Presumably, it's legal because the beaches are under the jurisdiction of the State Parks and Recreation Department and not bound by the same laws as city streets and parks - where it's definitely illegal to drink alcohol.