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Elliott Key Harbor and Campground Closed
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 »
Habitat Restoration Program
Seagrass restoration project A. Bourque The Habitat Restoration Program works on restoring injuries to park resources. Our main focus is on vessel grounding incidents that cause serious harm to fragile seagrass and coral reef habitats, though we also work on restoration of mangrove and hammock habitat in the park. When a vessel grounding or other type of resource injury occurs, the site is mapped and injured resources are counted, measured, and photographed. A restoration project that will help injured resources recover is then designed, based on the types of injuries involved. Under the Park System Resource Protection Act, the responsible party may be required to pay for the costs of restoring the injured resources. When the restoration work at a site is completed, staff monitors the site for several years to document recovery. Monitoring is important to ensure the site remains stable and to understand the rate at which the resources recover. |
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Seagrass Restoration
Learn about seagrass restoration in Biscayne National Park. Read More
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Coral Reef Restoration
Learn how the Habitat Restoration Program restores damaged coral reefs. Read More
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Grounding Awareness Class
Learn about Biscayne's fragile underwater world, and to be a better boater! Read More
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Fisheries Awareness Class
Learn more about Biscayne's FREE educational fishing clinic! Read More
Did You Know?
Manatees are aquatic relatives of elephants. They have thick gray skin, coarse hairs, big toenails on their flippers, and lips that can rip and tear plants. Ask a Biscayne National Park ranger for suggestions on good places to look for these gentle giants.