Biscayne Bay is a 428 square mile, sub-tropical shallow estuary, that is home to two state aquatic preserves, a critical wildlife area, a national park and national marine sanctuary.  Due to its unique habitat, it is designated an aquatic park and conservation area by Miami-Dade County.  

(Source: Biscayne Bay Task Force Report)

Water quality is essential to the Biscayne Bay ecosystem and and Biscayne aquifer.

Water contamination and water quality impacts Biscayne Bay, its habitat and marine life, as well as human health worldwide.  

Knowledge on Biscayne Bay, state of bay, and quality of water, as well as knowledge on pollution and contaminants impacting the bay are informative tools in finding helpful solutions to protect and care for the sensitive ecosystem of Biscayne Bay.