Is the water quality in Biscayne National Park?

Water and Sediment Quality Water quality has improved considerably in northern Biscayne Bay over the last 30 years, but nutrients, particulates and other pollutants from stormwater runoff and canal discharge are still a problem. The timing and amounts of freshwater discharge are also a concern.



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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.

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Another potential threat beachgoers should be aware of in Florida is Vibrio vulnificus — rare species of so-called flesh-eating bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater. The dangerous strain of vibrio bacteria has been linked to five deaths in Florida this year, state health officials said.

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