Lara Bracci, land-based sources of pollution coordinator for the Coral Reef Conservation Program, and Kylie Morgan, coral protection project coordinator for the Coral Protection and Restoration Program, assisted the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves team in swapping data sondes in the bay. They snorkeled to clean the equipment and exchanged the sondes.

Welcome to Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve — Miami’s blue heart. Step away from the busy city and immerse yourself in all that nature has to offer. Dive into this aquatic preserve and meet some of Miami’s favorite locals: manatees, bottlenose dolphins, turtles and the lovely Florida sea hare. Explore mangrove islands with magnificent frigatebirds or relax on the shore of one of the many spoil islands.