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Biscayne National Park
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.
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Park Science
Learn about current research in the park.
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Green Sea Turtle
Sea Turtles
Explore information about sea turtles and how you can join Biscayne's efforts to protect them.
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Divers collect data on the coral reef.
South Florida Natural Resources Center
Discover science in South Florida's national parks.
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Fisheries Awareness Class
Learn more about Biscayne's FREE educational fishing clinic!
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Flamingo Tongue Snail  

Did You Know?
When exploring Biscayne National Park's coral reefs, don't forget to slow down and take note of some of the small wonders. Turtles, sharks and shipwrecks are great, but don't miss flamingo tongue snails, Christmas tree worms and mermaid's wineglasses.

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Last Updated: August 10, 2006 at 16:28 EST