Biscayne National Park

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Biscayne National Park is a predominantly marine U.S. national park in South Florida known for its coral reefs, mangrove forests, and the northern Florida Keys.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf national park
protected area
tourist attraction
activities birdwatching
boating
camping
canoeing
fishing
kayaking
scuba diving
snorkeling
area approximately 172,971 acres
approximately 699 square kilometers
climate tropical monsoon climate
contains Boca Chita Lighthouse
Dante Fascell Visitor Center
Maritime Heritage Trail
country United States
createdToProtect Biscayne Bay ecosystem
mangrove shoreline habitats
northern Florida Keys reefs
ecosystemType coral reef
mangrove forest
seagrass bed
established June 28, 1980
governingBody National Park Service
includes Adams Key
Biscayne Bay
Boca Chita Key
Elliott Key
northern Florida Keys
totally submerged reefs
IUCNCategory II
knownFor boating and fishing
clear shallow waters
coral reefs
mangrove shoreline
shipwrecks
snorkeling and scuba diving
locatedIn Florida
Miami-Dade County
South Florida
nearestCity Miami
partOf National Park System
percentMarineArea about 95 percent
precededBy Biscayne National Monument
primaryBiome coastal
marine
region Southeastern United States
state Florida
wildlife bottlenose dolphins
brown pelicans
frigatebirds
manatees
numerous reef fish species
sea turtles


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