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Biscayne National Park
Stories

stories includes:

A Park is Born
Shipwreck Trail
 
 
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.
Wreck of the <i>Mandalay</i>
Maritime
Heritage Trail
Learn about the National Park Service's only underwater archaeological trail.
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 White House Signing Ceremony
A Park is Born
Learn the dramatic story of how Biscayne National Park was created.
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Wreckers at Work
E-Field Trip!
Discover Biscayne National Park's underwater maritime heritage!
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sea squirts on a mangrove root  

Did You Know?
Tunicates, or sea squirts, live on the roots of the red mangrove tree. These simple animals survive by filtering plankton out of seawater, and hold promise as the source of potent drugs used to fight tumors. Watch for them when snorkeling along Biscayne National Park's mangrove-fringed shoreline.

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Last Updated: August 22, 2006 at 11:09 EST