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Biscayne National ParkAn underwater treasure of brightly colored fish and coral that make up the patch reefs in Biscayne National Park.
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Biscayne National Park
Distance Learning Opportunities
 

Electronic Field Trip: Underwater Ecosystem Adventure!

Join Ranger Maria on an underwater ecosystem adventure! Tour the mangrove shoreline, the shallow bay and the northern portion of the third largest coral reef tract in the world.  This program focuses on the Park's four ecosystems and how they are integral to each other and to us!

This program is geared for 7th and 8th grades but can be enjoyed by all.  To begin your journey, click the link at the bottom of the screen below. Words highlighted in yellow are included in the glossary — just put your mouse pointer on the word to see its definition!

 
Dante Fascell Visitor Center  

Did You Know?
Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center's architecture is based on the old "House of Refuge" on Miami Beach, a place for shipwreck survivors to take shelter.

Last Updated: August 15, 2007 at 17:01 EST