Bioluminescence Kayak Tours
We welcome adults and families to join us for an evening on Tomales Bay! Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. On dark (moonless) nights on Tomales Bay, bluish white flickers are visible in the water column, which come from blooms of bioluminescent “dinoflagellates”. These tiny critters emit short flashes of light and at certain times of the year put on quite a show for kayakers. Schools of fish in the bay create a luminescent trail which can look like a glowing cloud in the water. All this glowing activity is only visible at night when the sun and moon are both down and there is no ambient light interference. Accordingly, we have set up evening paddles which should afford good viewing after we enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Tours available annually March - April and August - November.
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All fees generated from these trips go to support subsidized tuition for our summer outdoor programs.