Biscayne National Park

Unlike a typical national park that protects acres of land, Biscayne National Park is 95 percent water. This unusual park includes Florida’s Biscayne Bay as well as more than 40 Keys. In addition, it also contains part of the Florida Reef, which is teeming with sea life and is the third largest coral reef in the world. Biscayne National Park also boasts the longest stretch of mangrove forest on the East Coast of Florida. Located just 35 miles (56 km) from Miami, Biscayne National Park is very popular with boaters and fishermen as well as with scuba divers and snorkeling enthusiasts.Unlike a typical national park that protects acres of land, Biscayne National Park is 95 percent water. This unusual park includes Florida’s Biscayne Bay as well as more than 40 Keys. In addition, it also contains part of the Florida Reef, which is teeming with sea life and is the third largest coral reef in the world. Biscayne National Park also boasts the longest stretch of mangrove forest on the East Coast of Florida. Located just 35 miles (56 km) from Miami, Biscayne National Park is very popular with boaters and fishermen as well as with scuba divers and snorkeling enthusiasts.

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