Environmental+Issues

= Environmental Issues of Biscayne =

Since Biscayne National Park has four seperate ecosystems, it is home to many flora and fauna. Some of the plants found are common in the West Indies, such as Jamaican dogwood, Devil's potato, and mahogany. Some of the animals include zebra butterflies, golden orb weavers, sea turtles, sponges, and tropical fish. The land features of Biscayne are the Florida keys, mangroves, Biscayne Bay, and the coral reef, seeing as 95% of the park is underwater. However, Biscayne has been put into jeopardy because of fragile resources, heavy visitation, and its close proximity to Miami. Other issues include overfishing, boating accidents, and the fact that the Intercoastal Waterway runs right through the middle of Biscayne.



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