• Purple, yellow, gold and orange sponges and soft corals wave against a turquioise sea.

    Biscayne

    National Park Florida

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    Winds, surge and tides associated with Hurricane Sandy caused considerable damage to docks & boardwalk at Elliott Key. The harbor and campground are closed until further notice. University Dock remains open for day use only. More »

A Watery Wonderland

Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.

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  • A snorkeler dives down to get a closer look at an elkhorn coral

    Things to Do

    Snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing, camping, picnicking and superb opportunities for wildlife watching are just a few of the many things to do here.

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    Boating in Biscayne

    With 95% of its surface covered by water, boating is the best way to experience Biscayne National Park. This section will help you do it safely.

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    General Management Plan

    Read the April 2013 newsletter on the progress of the General Management Plan.

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  • A large school of grunts hides beneath the spreading arms of an elkhorn coral.

    Biscayne: Naturally!

    The park protects four main habitats: mangrove forests, southern Biscayne Bay, over 40 Florida Keys, and part of the world's third longest coral reef.

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  • Dozens of small boats help salvage goods from a ship wrecked on Biscayne's reef in 1905.

    Dive Into History!

    Scattered among the corals and islands are 10,000 years of human history. Discover the people, places and stories that light the fires of imagination.

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  • Two young people wade in calm bay waters at dusk.

    An Outdoor Classroom

    From classroom visits by a ranger to a 3-day camping expedition, there are lots of ways to learn about the National Park System's largest marine park.

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    Our Newest Family Member!

    The U.S. Coast Guard rcently transferred ownership of the 1878 Fowey Rocks Lighthouse to the park. Read more about our new old addition!

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    What's New?

    Read about the latest happenings in our Park News section, or track us down on Facebook or Twitter for all kinds of cool facts, photos and links.

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  • A Schaus swallowtail butterfly alights on torchwood plant.

    Endangered Species Emergency Action

    Alarmingly low numbers of a critically imperiled butterfly were found in this year's surveys, prompting extraordinary measures to rescue a subspecies.

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Did You Know?

The Jones family on the porch of their Porgy Key home.

Israel Lafayette Jones purchased land on Porgy Key, at the southern end of Biscayne National Park, in 1898. He, his wife Mozelle and their sons Arthur and Lancelot carved out a life for themselves by farming pineapples and key limes, eventually owning most of the land surrounding Jones Lagoon. More...