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Miami, Florida
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Approximately 95% of Biscayne National Park's area is covered by water, making it a unique marine sanctuary.
Biscayne National Park protects four distinct ecosystems: the mangrove forest, the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay, the coral limestone keys, and the offshore Florida Reef.
The Maritime Heritage Trail in Biscayne National Park features six shipwrecks that divers and snorkelers can explore.
Biscayne National Park provides critical habitat for endangered species like the West Indian manatee and the American crocodile.
The park is home to over 170 species of birds, including the roseate spoonbill and the brown pelican.
Biscayne National Park contains archaeological sites that date back to the Tequesta people, who inhabited the area over 2,000 years ago.
Together with the nearby Everglades and Dry Tortugas, Biscayne forms part of the largest marine park in the U.S. National Park System.
