May through November is dinoflagellates season, with its peak from June through October and July and August being the prime months.Ī second bioluminescent event occurs in Florida during the colder months, from November through May, when Comb Jellies flaunt their vivid colors. Even in Central Florida, always check with a guide or with local kayakers for current conditions, as they can vary.ĭepending on how warm the weather is, you may start to see glowing plankton as soon as March, but they’ll be much dimmer at that time of year, perhaps just a sparkle in the water. Note that as you go further north or south that the seasons may differ. The seasons listed below here apply to Central Florida, as that’s where you’ll find the most and brightest bioluminescence. Timing is Everythingįor a blockbuster bioluminescent experience, you need to go at the best time of year and on a night when conditions are right. You may get a little wet, so quick-drying clothes are a must, as are water shoes. Sultry Florida nights that are ideal for bioluminescence are also a favorite with bugs, so wear lightweight long pants and a long-sleeved shirt for protection, and remember to bring insect repellent. Here's what you need to know to experience this epic Florida adventure., When an enormous manatee glides by, lit up like a Christmas tree or a school of fish looks like bright blue bottle rockets going off under the water or you go for a swim and turn into a fairytale creature, you’ll understand what I mean. Any movement excites the organisms and causes them to shimmer, from a swimming fish to swaying sea grass to the movement of your hand through the water. In the right places at the right times in Florida, the unassuming dinoflagellate are as thick as 200,000 to 300,000 in a single liter of water, making the water glow the color of a fluorescent blue-green glow stick. But it is Mother Nature at her spectacular best.īioluminescence is simply light created by living organisms- like fireflies, comb jellies, or in this case, too-tiny-to-see plankton called marine dinoflagellate -manufactured by chemical reactions inside the organism. While bioluminescence feels like a bit of magic, it’s not.
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