Hidden Ocean Treasures: The Coral Reefs of Biscayne & the Florida Keys
Hidden Ocean Treasures: The Coral Reefs of Biscayne & the Florida Keys Imagine a place where the ocean glows with life just below the surface, where colorful fish play among coral forests, and where ancient underwater landscapes tell stories of millions of years. Biscayne National Park , lying just south of Miami, is one such hidden wonder—an underwater paradise full of beauty, mystery, and urgency. Florida National Parks Association +1 🌊 A Mostly Underwater World Biscayne National Park is unlike most parks. About 95 % of its area is water , stretching over 270 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean, bay, mangroves, and islands. It protects the northernmost coral reef system in the United States , a vibrant marine habitat that supports countless species and connects directly with the famed Florida Keys coral reef ecosystem . Encyclopedia Britannica This underwater ecosystem includes: Shallow coral reefs and deeper reef zones Seagrass beds that act as nurseries for fish...