Comb jellies are seen all year round, but the most prominent time to catch them is during November–March as the water temperature cools down. With winter around the corner, it’s the ideal time for spotting the bioluminescent jellies.These beautiful sea creatures glow in the dark, but that’s usually a defense mechanism they use to scare off any predators that may come their way.
People around the world gather together at the comb-jelly spots to see them in all their magnificence. For those in Florida, a bioluminescent kayaking tour is a common adventure many Floridians partake in.
Here’s why people love comb jelly kayaking tours:
An Unobstructed View of the Magnificent Comb Jellies
People love bioluminescence! It causes all of us to stop and become wonder-struck at how beautiful and awe-inspiring nature can be. Comb Jellies are the ultimate visual treat; they produce stripes of glittering rainbow colors that take one’s breath away.
Imagine watching them in the dark — every time something touches them, they produce breathtaking neon blue-green light that makes one feel like stars are floating in the ocean.
Comb Jellies are Older Than Dinosaurs
Yes, you heard that right!
Comb jellies have been around since time immemorial and thankfully, haven’t gone extinct.
They’re a reminder of the existence of life way before humans ever walked this earth. In case you didn’t know, comb jellies are older than dinosaurs! They’ve been around for over 500 million years and are one of the first living organisms this planet ever hosted. Imagine watching an organism that you know has roamed the waters of this planet way before life was common — makes you humble, doesn’t it?
Unlike Jellyfish, They Don’t Sting
Because comb jellies arent jellyfish, they don’t sting. Their harmless nature makes them an ideal organism to be observed closely. They can be caught, held, seen, and released back to sea on kayaking tours.
Adventure Kayak for Comb Jelly Tours
Want to experience the mesmerizing comb jellies at night?
Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach holds daily kayak tours all across Meritt Island so you can explore the waters and wildlife of Florida. We’re known for our bioluminescent tours of the cocoa beach and comb jelly kayaking tours that are full of beauty and adventure.
