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January 25, 2012
Family Fun Fest Looks at Animal Superpowers
Batman, Catwoman and Spiderman ain't got nuthin' on the superpowers of some of Biscayne's animals!

December 29, 2011
"Poseidon and Pals" Highlights Ocean Mythology at Family Fun Fest
Take a look at ocean-related mythology at this month's Family Fun Fest!

November 28, 2011
Gearing Up for Year 12 of Family Fun Fest
The twelfth season of Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest wiill have a theme of "Myth, Magic and Mystery."

November 14, 2011
"Bay Dreamings" Opens in Biscayne National Park Gallery
Oils and pastels by acclaimed regional artist John David Hawver will fill the walls of the Dante Fascell Visitor Center starting December 2, 2011

October 24, 2011
Business Opportunity at Biscayne National Park
The park's concession contract is up for bid through January 4, 2012.

October 11, 2011
Park Seeks Recollections of Homestead's "Blacks Only" Beach
The location of Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center was once a "blacks only" segregated beach. Do you remember those days?

September 28, 2011
Columbus Day Weekend 2011
Biscayne National Park is once again promoting safety as its number one priority as the busiest boating and law enforcement weekend of the year approaches.

September 05, 2011
Macroalgae: Hidden Colors of the Sea
Botanical Illustrations of macroalgae found in Biscayne National Park during 2010's BioBlitz are featured in the newest exhibit in the Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery.

August 26, 2011
Park Islands Reopen
With the lifting of Tropical Storm Watches, Biscayne National Park has reopened all park facilities.

August 19, 2011
Draft General Management Plan Released
Biscayne National Park is seeking feedback on ithe plan that will guide park management for the next 20-30 years.

August 08, 2011
Celebrate the 95th Birthday of the NPS
Book signings, readings, art activities and a cake will highlight the celebration of the 95th birthday of the National Park Service at Biscayne National Park.

August 05, 2011
Tropical Storm Emily and Concession Boat Tour Operations
Tropical Storm Emily impacts Concession Boat Operations

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manatees

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.

Last Updated: August 19, 2011 at 14:38 MST