MIAMI-DADE ( October 19, 2023 )–Based on compliant water sampling results, all waters surrounding Virginia Key and Key Biscayne – except for Crandon Beach North and South – are no longer subject to the no-swim advisory and signage has been removed.
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Based on compliant water sampling results, all waters surrounding Virginia Key and Key Biscayne – except for Crandon Beach North and South are no longer under the no-swim advisory. The Marine Stadium Marina is also still under the no-swim advisory.
Can I snorkel in the seagrasses close to shore? - yes, however the coral reefs are over ten miles from the mainland by boat, so please consider one of the snorkel tours.
Biscayne Bay is a shallow estuary. It is a place where freshwater from the mainland mixes with salt water from the sea. The bay serves as a nursery for marine life. Lush seagrass beds provide hiding places as well as food for a vast array of sea life.