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

    Biscayne

    National Park Florida

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Stories

Pirates, wreckers and presidents are all part of Biscayne's story.
Stories of pirates, wreckers and political intrigue are all part of Biscayne's story.
 

History is often viewed as a seemingly endless listing of dates and names. In reality, those aspects aren't nearly as important (or as much fun!) as the stories themselves.

These pages are dedicated to some of Biscayne's too-good-not-to-tell stories. Check back often to discover more of Biscayne's fascinating history.

  • A Park is Born A Park is Born

    Learn the dramatic story of how Biscayne National Park was created. Read More

  • E-Field Trip! E-Field Trip!

    Discover Biscayne National Park's underwater maritime heritage! Read More

Did You Know?

Grass porgy photo by Carol Grant

If you added up all the different kinds of vertebrates (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals) in Grand Canyon, Yellowstone or Yosemite, you still wouldn't have the number of fish found in Biscayne National Park. You'll have to look closely to see many of them, including this grass porgy.