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

    Biscayne

    National Park Florida

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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 »

Nature & Science

Montage of images of park habitats, plants, animals and researchers.
Scientific research on Biscayne's plants, animals and ecosystems helps managers better protect the park.
 
Biscayne National Park is a very diverse place. Four distinct ecosystems melt into one another creating rich edge communities, or "ecotones." These edges support an incredible array of wildlife, including hundreds of species of colorful fish, plants found nowhere else in the United States, and visitor favorites like pelicans, manatees and turtles. Winds, currents, storms and the park's close proximity to one of the nation's largest urban areas means that the entire park is in a constant state of flux — ever-changing in the face of  new challenges posed by the constant cycle of building and destruction.
  • Sea Turtles Sea Turtles

    Explore information about sea turtles and how you can join Biscayne's efforts to protect them. Read More

  • Park Science Park Science

    Learn about current research in the park. Read More

  • Fisheries Awareness Class Fisheries Awareness Class

    Learn more about Biscayne's FREE educational fishing clinic! Read More

  • Birding in Biscayne Birding in Biscayne

    Obtain guidance to make the most of birdwatching in Biscayne! Read More

Did You Know?

Dante Fascell Visitor Center

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.