Biscayne National Park

Volunteer To Help Sea Turtles At Biscayne National Park

Stuck in the snow and freezing temps? Head to southern Florida where you can warm up and come to the aid of sea turtles at Biscayne National Park.

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By NPT Staff - February 13th, 2014 2:30am

Birding In The National Parks: Are You Planning Your Park Birding Trips For The Year?

Much of the northern half of the country is locked into winter now, which makes it a perfect time to plan your birding trips for the rest of the year.

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By Kirby Adams - January 28th, 2014 3:15am

Homestead Trolley To Everglades And Biscayne National Parks Hits The Road Saturday

Beginning Saturday you'll be able to get a lift from Homestead, Florida, to either Everglades or Biscayne national parks courtesy of a partnership between the community and the two national parks.

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By NPT Staff - January 2nd, 2014 3:00am

Waterways TV: Sea Turtle Rescue And The Three-Spot Damselfish

Sit back for the next half hour and learn about efforts to rescue sea turtle hatchlings in the Florida Keys and the territorial habits of the Three-spot Damselfish in this production from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Everglades National Park and The US Environmental Protection Agency.

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By NPT Staff - December 15th, 2013 2:30am

Shoal Markers Set Out To Protect Seagrass Beds At Biscayne National Park

To better protect fragile seagrass shoals and improve boater safety, Biscayne National Park recently completed the installation of 14 fixed shoal markers around the Featherbed Banks in southern Biscayne Bay.

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By NPT Staff - November 26th, 2013 3:00am

Guided Ranger Tours, Educational Programs In Florida National Parks Underwritten By South Florida National Parks Trust

More evidence of the value of national park friends groups can be seen in Florida, where the South Florida National Parks Trust is underwriting environmental education programs, ranger-guided tours, and resource protection projects in the parks.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2013 2:05pm

Biscayne National Park Loses Concessionaire For Snorkeling, Dive Tours

Biscayne Underwater, which offered snorkeling and scuba tours at Biscayne National Park, has abruptly gone out of business, leaving the park without a concessionaire to offer those services.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 18th, 2013 12:26pm

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18th Century British Shipwreck Protected By National Park Service At Biscayne National Park

An 18th-century British warship that sank in 1748 near present-day Miami in waters now within Biscayne National Park is now protected by the National Park Service under terms of an international memorandum.

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2013 3:30am

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Rare Butterflies Spotted At Biscayne National Park

Good news out of Biscayne National Park, where biologists have spotted almost three dozen Schaus Swallowtail Butterfly adults, as well as nine individuals of the Bahama Swallowtail.

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2013 2:15am

Butterflies Native To South Florida Most Likely Extinct

Two butterflies native to South Florida are most likely extinct, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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By NPT Staff - June 13th, 2013 3:03am

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