Join us for a beautiful sunset paddle in Griffin Bay off of San Juan Island among the unique bioluminescent micro flora and fauna of the Salish Sea! We'll head out on the water just as town gets crowded to enjoy the tail end of sunset and then post up for front row seats to the Friday Harbor Fourth of July fireworks with Lopez Island fireworks in the distance. As we launch, we'll kayak among harbor seals, roosting birds, and other wildlife as we wait for both light shows to begin. Bioluminescence is useful for many different organisms in many ways. There are several reasons why an animal may glow in the dark, such as feeding, mating, and protection. Animals may light up to lure their prey closer, or they may simply use their light to see their food better. These light shows can fool animals ranging in size from plankton to whales. Sea creatures may also use bioluminescence to attract mates.
