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Mangroves in Biscayne Bay

Biscayne Bay

Biscayne Bay is a shallow estuary bounded by barrier islands and coral reefs along the Miami shoreline, more than 63,000 acres of placid salt water

Miami      ( 25.5233,-80.2537 )      

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Biscayne National Park reef

Exploring Biscayne Bay

A playground for paddlers, boaters, divers, snorkelers, and anglers in Miami, Biscayne Bay is a shallow estuary bounded by barrier islands and coral reefs, stretching from the Oleta River to Key Largo.

Protected by both federal status (in Biscayne National Park) and state status as the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve, it formed between ridges as sea levels rose, and now covers more than 63,000 acres.

More than 50 islands in the bay are a part of Biscayne National Park, while the larger islands – like Key Biscayne and Star Island – are heavily populated areas in the Miami metro.

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John looking at a manchineel tree

Florida’s Toxic Trees

June 22, 2019//  by Sandra Friend

Southeast Florida is home to two poisonous trees, the poisonwood and the manchineel. Learn how to recognize them so you don’t get too close, and find out how truly dangerous they are.

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Celebrate National Park Week

April 20, 2019//  by Sandra Friend

April 21 kicks off a week-long nationwide celebration of America’s National Parks, starting with fee-free admission on Saturday April 21. Get outdoors and explore Florida’s National Parks, your public lands!

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