Biscayne National Park - map, photos and other informations

Biscayne National Park is a U.S. National Park located in southern Florida, south of Miami. The park preserves Biscayne Bay and its offshore reefs. The park covers 172,971 acres (270,3 sq mi; 700 sq km) and includes Elliott Key, the park's largest island and the first of the true Florida Keys.

In the early 20th century, the area included in the park was used as a base by pirates. Biscayne Bay was used as a haven for pirates and a base for their operations. Pirates would often loot ships that had run aground on the nearby reefs. In the early 1900s, the U.S. government began to take an interest in the area and Biscayne National Monument was established in 1968. The monument was later expanded to include all of Biscayne Bay and was redesignated as a national park in 1980.

Biscayne National Park is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life. The park includes an extensive mangrove forest that provides a habitat for various marine life. The coral reefs in the park are home to a wide variety of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammals. The park also includes a number of shipwrecks that are popular sites for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Biscayne National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The park has a number of visitor centers and ranger stations that offer information and interpretive programs. There are also a number of boat ramps and marinas that provide access to the park.

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