Elevate your bioluminescent views in CLEAR KAYAKS with Get Up And Go Kayaking – Titusville!!
Every summer on Florida’s Space Coast, the water lights up with bioluminescence! With every paddle stroke, wildlife movement, or ripple, the water glows electric blue. (Check out our instagram for videos!) It’s one of those things you have to see to believe. Our season is about to kick off in June! Let’s talk about it. What exactly makes the water glow that blue color? Tiny organisms, called Dinoflagellates, in the water create light when disturbed, turning your kayak trip into something that feels more like drifting through a galaxy. Our 100% clear kayaks elevated your biolumienscent experience because you’re watching the glow happen right beneath you. We accommodate small groups (up to 10-14 people) which help create a more laid-back experience and allows everyone to be heard! Our guides are super passionate about what they do and are eager to…
Where Can I See Wildlife in Titusville? A Kayaker’s Q&A
If you’re wondering where to spot wildlife in Titusville, the answer is simple… on the water with us! Calm lagoons and mangroves create protected habitats and Titusville is one of Florida’s best places to kayak alongside incredible wildlife. Although it’s up to them to show off for us or not, we tend to see a…
Why Does Bioluminescence Happen in Florida?
Why Does Bioluminescence Happen in Florida? Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon that occurs through a chemical reaction that produces light energy in an organism’s body. This reaction only occurs in species that contain luciferin, a molecule that produces light when it reacts with oxygen. There are different types of luciferin, which vary depending on the…
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, one of the best places to see manatees on Florida’s Space Coast
When most people think of the Space Coast, they immediately think of the Kennedy Space Center. However, we’d like to think there’s some other famous locals to come and visit – manatees! Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is situated in the Indian River Lagoon which 1/3 of the nation’s manatees either call home or migrates…
September 27, 2021
Best Places to See Bioluminescence
The Best Places to See Bioluminescence Where does bioluminescence occur? The bioluminescence occurs many locations around the world. North America, Central America, Asia, New Zealand, Europe. It’s not a coincidence that all of these locations are right on or near the equator. This is because the conditions near the tropic region are just right for…
Bioluminescence in the Indian River Lagoon
Bioluminescence in the Indian River Lagoon What is it? Why does it happen in Florida? The Indian River Lagoon is a very unique and special lagoon, the water is a shallow estuary with a mix of salt water from the sea and fresh water from the local runoff. We call this brackish water. The waterways…