Biscayne National Park is a U.S. National Park located in southern Florida, due east of Homestead, FL. The park preserves Biscayne Bay, one of the top scuba diving areas in the United States. Ninety-five percent of the park is water. In addition, the shore of the bay is the location of an extensive mangrove forest. The park covers 207 mi² (700 km²).

Elliott Key, the park's largest island, is considered the first of the true Florida Keys being formed from coral reef. The islands farther north in the park are transitional islands of coral and sand.

History

• Biscayne National Monument was established October 18, 1968
• The Monument was promoted to National Park status on June 28, 1980

  Attractions

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  The major attraction of the park is scuba diving or snorkeling on the coral reef inside the bay. It is also possible to take a glass-bottom boat tour of the bay, or rent kayaks to explore the bay and the islands (Florida Keys) in it.

  There are NO coral reefs in Biscayne Bay. The coral reefs are 3-5 miles offshore from the park's islands (the Florida Keys).

  External links

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  • Official site: Biscayne National Park
  • Photos of Biscayne National Park - Terra Galleria
  • Guide to Biscayne National Park on Compassmonkey.com

    Landmarks in Florida | National Parks of the United States

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