http://www.nps.gov/bisc News releases from Biscayne National Park. en-us http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/xavier-cortada-to-mount-major-installation.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:37:38 EST In celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity, Biscayne hosts a new installation to call attention to the plight of endangered species. http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/family-fun-fest-gears-up-for-10th-anniversary-season.htm Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:51:44 EST The tenth season of Biscayne National Park&#39;s award-winning <i>Family Fun Fest</i> kicks off on December 13...one month earlier than usual. http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/brian-trainor.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:11:49 EST The photographs of Brian Trainor are featured in the newest show at the park&#39;s Dante Fascell Visitor Center. http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/boaters-urged-to-stay-parked-after-dark-over-columbus-day-weekend.htm Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:51:37 EST As Biscayne National Park staff prepare for the large crowds expected to utilize the park during Columbus Day weekend, concerns arise over protecting life, property and the natural resources of the park.&nbsp; http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/help-biscayne-make-americas-best-idea-even-better.htm Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:34:57 EST Biscayne National Park joins with national parks across the country for a National Day of Service and Celebration. http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/butterflies-of-biscayne.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:16:47 EST <i>Butterflies of Biscayne</i> is the newest exhibit in the Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery. http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/draft-environmental-impact-statement-for-fishery-management-plan-is-available-for-public-review.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:46:46 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the availability of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a series of public meetings on Biscayne National Park’s Fishery Management Plan (FMP). http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/gmp-marine-reserve-zone-public-comment-period-extended-through-august-17-2009.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:33:23 EST Biscayne National Park has extended the public comment period for the possible inclusion of marine reserve zone(s) (no-fishing area) in the upcoming General Management Plan.&nbsp; The comment period will continue through August 17, 2009 in response to public requests for additional time to review and comment on the zone.&nbsp; http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/park-celebrates-nps-93rd-birthday.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:19:10 EST Biscayne National Park celebrates the National Park Service&#39;s 93rd birthday on August 23rd with cake, a pinata and the South Florida premiere of Ken Burns&#39; new film &quot;This is America.&quot; http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/park-readies-for-two-day-lobster-mini-season.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:53:57 EST During the July 29 and 30 Spiny Lobster Sport Season, a unified team of National Park Service Rangers, working in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies, will be out on the water in both marked and unmarked vessels, including nighttime hours, to ensure both public safety and legal lobster harvest.&nbsp; http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/park-hosts-the-great-annual-fish-count.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:05:00 EST On Saturday, July 25, 2009, Biscayne National Park and its concessioner, in cooperation with the Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) will host the Great Annual Fish Count, an annual event that seeks to inspire recreational divers and snorkelers to aid scientists in monitoring fish populations around the world. http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/park-holds-public-meetings-to-discuss-marine-reserve-areas.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:19:28 EST Biscayne National Park will be conducting public scoping meetings to discuss the possible inclusion of Marine Reserve Zone(s) (no fishing area) within the General Management Plan on July 21st, 22nd and 23rd. http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/mooring-buoy-and-marker-plan-and-ea-public-meetings.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:14:43 EST Biscayne National Park will be conducting public scoping meetings for the proposed Mooring Buoy and Marker Plan and Environmental Assessment on July 7th, 8th and 9th. The 45 day public comment period for this Plan ends July 31, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/bisc/parknews/venomous-lionfish-captured-in-biscayne-national-park.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:56:38 EST A team of Biscayne National Park divers successfully captured the first confirmed exotic Indo-Pacific lionfish sited in park waters in recent years. This invasive species of fish, likened to underwater locusts and considered a serious threat to Florida&#39;s marine life, was captured on a wreck at the park’s northeastern boundary on June 20.