Biscayne National Park

Study Claims National Park Service is Failing to Protect Biscayne National Park's Coral Reefs

The National Park Organic Act of 1916 directed the fledging National Park Service to, more than anything else, protect the resources of the growing National Park System. Sadly, a new report contends the agency is failing to do just that at Biscayne National Park, where coral reefs are facing "imminent" collapse.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 8th, 2009 3:22pm

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Park History: Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park celebrates its 40th birthday on June 28. Situated just a few miles south of Miami, and encompassing most of Biscayne Bay, it is one of the largest marine parks in the National Park System It is also an ecological treasure and a marvelous playground.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 23rd, 2008 9:35am

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Threats to the Parks: Biscayne National Park

Situated a few miles south of Miami, Biscayne National Park is the only place in the world where a living coral reef lies adjacent to a large metro area. Biscayne’s metro periphery location, fragile resources, and heavy visitation make it one of our most vulnerable parks.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 7th, 2008 12:46pm

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Winter Visits to the National Parks

Planning a national park visit during the winter months is not as easy as it might seem. Do you pack your long johns, or your swimsuit?

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 28th, 2008 6:29pm

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