Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park in southeastern Florida, south of Miami, was established as a national monument in 1968 and a national park in 1980. The park covers an area of 172,925 acres, only a small fraction of which lies above sea level. The small dry-land portion consists of some 25 tiny islands called keys. These are the northernmost of the 225-mile chain of islands and reefs that constitute the Florida Keys. The keys in Biscayne National Park are home to a variety of flora and bird species. The largest part of the park is submerged.