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You can Now Paddle in a See-Through Kayak to See Florida’s Bioluminescent Waters

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6 years ago

September 13, 2019

Florida Adventurer, a kayak company in Florida is offering a range of bioluminescence water tours. The tour gives you an amazing experience of viewing the waters coming alive in bright glowing hues in a see-through kayak. You can seek this opportunity majorly in July – October, but can even extend upto January. The brightest displays usually arrive after 9 p.m. This is a natural phenomenon in Florida which occurs mainly due to a chemical reaction in the water that causes Cone Jellyfish and bioluminescent plankton to glow when the water is disturbed.

This phenomenon turns the area’s rivers and lagoons into a glowing paradise that travelers can kayak and paddleboard through. The illumination takes place at any time when the water is disturbed even by a stroke of a paddle or by merely touching the water with one’s hand. One gets too see waves of glowing lights that are indeed a fascinating natural display.

The Florida bioluminescence tour usually occurs on the bioluminescent bay that hosts more glowing plankton than almost anywhere else in the world. The phenomenon is spread across various locations that come together to form the Indian River Lagoon which includes the Banana River, the Indian River, and Mosquito Lagoon. Even dolphins, manatees, and views of the Kennedy Space Center can also be spotted while you take part in bioluminescence tours especially when they weave through mangroves and calm waters.

It is advisable that the visitors check the lunar calendar at the time of planning tours. It has been observed that the best views arrive five days after a full moon when the nights are darkest between July and October. The maximum duration of the tour is usually an hour or an hour and half. You will find a range of outfitters hosting guided tours by kayak and stand up paddleboard. See-through kayaks are one of the most unforgettable ways to experience the scene as the ‘Get Up’ and ‘Go Kayaking’ offer allows the kayakers to glide right over the bioluminescence and ignite it as they paddle and view the ride closely.

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Swiss International University Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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2 days ago

November 8, 2025

Jenny Jackson

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.