Biscayne Bay

Miami Yacht Club sees ‘outpouring of support’ after 3 children killed in Biscayne Bay crash

The Miami Yacht Club issued its first public statement Wednesday following last month’s fatal collision that killed three children at its youth sailing camp, expressing gratitude for community support while grieving the tragedy.

‘Still on life support’: Biscayne Bay’s pollution woes linger 5 years later

In August 2020, Biscayne Bay suffered a massive fish kill caused by oxygen-depleted waters, marking a tipping point from decades of unchecked pollution. Five years later, despite some signs of recovery, scientists say the bay remains on life support.

Videos show FWC response to boat crash that killed 15-year-old girl

Newly released videos are shedding light on the boat crash that killed 15-year-old Ella Adler last summer.

Longtime yacht club at center of tragedy on Biscayne Bay

Tragedy struck on the water Monday morning after a sailboat with children aboard collided with a barge in the waters near Hibiscus Island in Biscayne Bay.

Is Miami’s ‘Leave No Trace’ campaign working? We spot-check cleanliness of Biscayne Bay islands

This week on Don’t Trash Our Treasure, Local 10 brings an update on Leave No Trace, a campaign launched by the city of Miami last year to try and get boaters, and all who visit the Biscayne Bay spoil islands, to pick up the trash they make and throw it away back on land.

Plume of salty water from Turkey Point could impact aquifer

As nuclear power plants age, can they withstand the effects of climate change?

Floating flowers could be key to saving Biscayne Bay

As we continue to celebrate Earth Month, Local 10 is highlighting an exciting new innovation that scientists are pilot testing right now.

From Boston to Miami: Cupid Splash aims to save Biscayne Bay

Miami is set to make a splash with a new twist on Boston's beloved tradition. The Cupid Splash, a chilly event that has raised thousands to restore Boston Harbor, will now hit the beaches of Miami in an effort to raise funds for the recovery of Biscayne Bay.

Innovative South Florida startup building new seawalls that are also eco-friendly

Off the waters of Biscayne Bay, along the shoreline of a posh Miami Beach residential island, a brand new sea wall is being installed.

Understanding importance of protecting our shores from plastic pollution

The marine conservation group 4ocean observed an impressive yet grim record-setting haul after seven years of cleaning up waterways and coastlines around the world.

Man arrested in connection with vessel homicide case that killed 2 in Biscayne Bay

A suspected was arrested Tuesday in connection with a boat collision that authorities said claimed the lives of two men in Biscayne Bay back in April.

‘It starts with us’: Thousands of volunteers clean up Miami-Dade’s coastlines

It is the largest grassroots global effort to combat pollution and remove trash from our planet’s ocean, shorelines and waterways.

Join thousands of Miami-Dade residents this weekend to clean up our coasts

This Saturday, the spotlight will shine bright on shorelines, beaches, and waterways all over the world as thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves for International Coastal Cleanup Day.

Invasive seagrass taking over Caribbean now spreading to Biscayne Bay

Beneath the murky surface of the waters at Crandon Marina, a foreign invader has taken root

Miami’s spoil islands will not reopen for Fourth of July

Miami’s four spoil islands will not reopen Thursday for the Fourth of July and they will remain closed until further notice, the city of Miami confirmed Wednesday.

Another fish kill hits Biscayne Bay after record flooding: ‘We’re devastated’

It’s deja vu all over again as another fish kill hits Biscayne Bay, the fourth in as many years.

‘Public treasure’: Activists hope Bird Key doesn’t fly off to developer

The potential sale of Bird Key, a tiny island in Biscayne Bay, is causing feathers to fly and has local environmentalists very concerned.

‘It was clean’: Noticeable difference on Miami’s spoil islands following holiday weekend closure

The pollution problem on Miami's spoil islands became such a big issue for the city that they decided to close all four to the public just before the busy Memorial Day weekend.

Reckless boaters spoiling Miami’s spoil islands: They’re closing to everyone

When boaters hit Miami’s waters for Memorial Day weekend, there are some spots that they won't be able to visit.

Helping the ‘blue heart’ beat: Thousands volunteer to keep Biscayne Bay clean

“Alright everyone, let’s go clean up the bay," exclaimed Loren Parra, Miami Dade County’s Chief Bay Officer, as she kicked off the 42nd Annual Baynanza Clean-Up event Saturday morning.

South Florida activist ‘Merle the Mermaid’ postpones Biscayne Bay record-breaking swim due to pollution

Estonian Olympic swimmer and Miami Beach resident Merle Liivand is better known as Merle the Mermaid.

‘I’d love to stay’: Boaters welcome mooring compromise in Miami Beach

Liveaboard boaters in Miami Beach breathed a sigh of relief Monday night after a state Senate bill that would have limited anchoring within 200 yards of any part of Miami Beach, lying between State Road A1A and Palm Island was amended.

Small South Florida island shows scope of plastic problem as regulation bills stall

For weeks environmental and community activists have been pushing against a pair of bills in the Florida legislature that would ban local governments from regulating single-use plastics.

FWC: Woman dies after personal watercraft crashes near Venetian Marina in Miami

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating after a woman was killed when her personal watercraft collided with another personal watercraft near the Venetian Marina in Miami Sunday evening.

Video showing apparent leak in Biscayne Bay has officials on alert

Officials are keeping a close eye on Biscayne Bay after videos began circulating online that appeared to show a massive leak.

Lawmaker stepping in as small islands in Biscayne Bay continue to be trashed

There is an ongoing mission to save Biscayne Bay, but frustrations are mounting after another disheartening video went viral showing boaters trashing the watershed.

Miami police officers investigate balloon release polluting Biscayne Bay

There were balloons. A performer on stilts shot a smoke cannon. Another performer was twirling fire batons. It was all part of a couple’s wedding anniversary overlooking Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami.

Man dies after being pulled from water by 2 divers during lobster mini-season in Biscayne Bay

Police are investigating after a man died Wednesday after being pulled from Biscayne Bay by two divers during lobster mini-season.

Miami-Dade launching new campaign to help Biscayne Bay amid record temperatures

For 45 straight days Miami has been in the grips a heat index of over 100 degrees, and that spells danger for fragile Biscayne Bay.

Ghost Trap Rodeo held in Biscayne Bay, clearing out old lobster traps and marine debris

Biscayne Bay is in crisis, and it's all hands on deck to save it.

Extreme heat in South Florida could spell disaster for Biscayne Bay, local coral reefs

Florida has been sizzling in record, crushing heat, and it is already having destructive impacts on our local ecosystems.

Fish in Biscayne Bay unwittingly on cocktails of prescription drugs, researchers say

A pair of studies revealed startling information about the prolific presence of pharmaceuticals in water.

Car pulled from Biscayne Bay after plunging into water with mother, son inside

A vehicle was seen being pulled out of Biscayne Bay on Tuesday afternoon.

DeSantis visits Bill Baggs park to announce $22.7M in grants for Biscayne Bay

The staff at the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park was expecting Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday in Key Biscayne.

Authorities identify culprits who trashed beautiful Biscayne Bay island

There are still no arrests from a story Local 10 News exclusively reported on Tuesday about boaters caught on camera illegally dumping trash on a small island inside Biscayne National Park.

Surprise coral rescue mission uncovered during Don’t Trash Our Treasure report

This week we bring you a surprising twist to Don’t Trash Our Treasure as we went out to cover one story and stumbled upon an even bigger more pressing situation.

New fish kill signals inland pollution releases set Biscayne Bay dead zones, experts say

Piero Gardinali, who is obsessed with water quality, has been watching Biscayne Bay for decades and he was alarmed on Friday while gathering data about a new fish kill.

Biscayne Bay dead zone alert: Experts report fish kill is mainly around 2 canal discharge areas

Experts reported Thursday in Miami-Dade County that the fish kill was in Biscayne Bay’s northern basin — mostly in the discharge areas of canal C-8 off Miami Shores and C-7 off Little River.

Scientists investigate cause of another fish kill in Biscayne Bay

More than 1,000 fish died in the northern Biscayne Bay basin on Wednesday in Miami-Dade County.

Analyzing potential damage done by lowering our polluted canals into Biscayne Bay ahead of Hurricane Ian

It is the weekend after Hurricane Ian ravaged the southern Gulf Coast and while South Florida was spared from the storm's devastation, scientists with Florida International University's Institute of Environment are making sure water management didn't unleash a different type of catastrophe.

Volunteers show up in big numbers for International Coastal Cleanup Day

Last Saturday, hundreds of volunteers sweated it out on the South Florida sand to clean up our beautiful beaches.

Abandoned boats causing major environmental problem in South Florida waters

More and more Floridians are buying boats and enjoying our unlimited access to the ocean, but not everyone is a responsible boat owner.

South Florida cities utilizing high-tech screens to keep litter out of Biscayne Bay and local waterways

Miami is just one of several South Florida cities stepping up to try and fight the growing litter program with a new technology.

Green sea turtle dies after rescue; officials ask boaters to watch for marine life

U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Miami sector patrolling the waters off Key Biscayne noticed something unusual floating in the water Thursday afternoon.

Mangrove restoration remains key to keeping South Florida shorelines safe and beautiful

Part of the Don't Trash Our Treasure franchise has included discussing the benefits of restoring mangroves to South Florida's shorelines, especially when it comes to protecting us from storm surge and sea level rise.

Fighting for land surrounding Biscayne Bay is vital to sustaining fragile ecosystem

Protecting Biscayne Bay isn't just about what goes into the water. It's also about monitoring what we do with the land surrounding this fragile eco-system.

Ordinance limiting fertilizer use aims to keep South Florida waterways healthy

Fertilizers are used to keep lawns green and promote healthy garden growth, but those same fertilizers are deadly to our bays and waterways because they feed algae and kill sea grass.

Biscayne Bay condo resident holding out against forced eviction by real estate developer

There also may be a pattern from the developer when it comes to clearing out residents.

Officials hoping latest Biscayne Bay fish kill is not a sign of things to come

Reports came in over the Labor Day holiday weekend of people seeing dozens of dead fish floating at the surface or gasping for breath in the Biscayne Bay.

Cause of latest fish kill in Biscayne Bay under investigation

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said in a statement that the county is committed to the health of Biscayne Bay.

Images show Miami construction site polluting Biscayne Bay

Manatees in Biscayne Bay were recently forced to swim through silt plumes, sediment runoff from the construction site of Miami’s new signature bridge.

Arrest made in deadly hit-and-run after man on personal watercraft killed in Biscayne Bay

The crash happened on May 1 near Miami Marine Stadium and the Rickenbacker Causeway.

Body found in Biscayne Bay after witness says woman goes into water, vanishes

A witness in a high-rise condo building calls police after a woman goes into Biscayne Bay early Sunday morning and doesn't re-emerge from the water.

Miami-Dade County approves tough new law on fertilizer, marking a big win for efforts to save Biscayne Bay

Miami-Dade County just approved the toughest fertilizer law in the State of Florida.

Saving Biscayne Bay: Researchers worry about risk of another fish kill this summer

On a cool March morning, a research team from Florida International University’s Institute of Environment returned to the waters of Biscayne Bay. The data that was coming from one of the research buoys was alarming.

Man who died in Biscayne Bay motorized surfboard accident was local entrepreneur who appeared on Shark Tank

The man on the surfboard was 42-year-old Aaron Hirschhorn, a local entrepreneur and father of three.

Saving Biscayne Bay: Miami-Dade starts to remove abandoned vessels

Miami-Dade County took another step on Friday to take care of Biscayne Bay, the largest estuary on the coast of southeast Florida.

Miami men receive special thank you after rescuing dolphin in Biscayne Bay

Two men on personal watercrafts worked to rescue a dolphin that was tangled in a thick rope.

Wastewater leak into Biscayne Bay causes no-swim advisory

About 120,000 gallons of wastewater poured into Biscayne Bay prompting a no-swim advisory, the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department announced on Friday.

Another fish kill on Biscayne Bay: Big trouble from Little River

Schools of dead mullet washed up on Biscayne Bay. It's becoming clearer what's causing the many fish kills.

Leaders hold virtual town hall discussing ways to save Biscayne Bay

A virtual town hall was held on Tuesday to discuss efforts to save Biscayne Bay from pollution that has caused recent algae blooms and fish kills.

Construction site wastewater contributing to Biscayne Bay problems

Miami City Commission is looking into raising penalties for construction permit holders who dump wastewater into street drains. It ends up in the bottom of Biscayne Bay, water experts say.

REPLAY: ’Saving Biscayne Bay’ special plus Q&A with Louis Aguirre and FIU experts

Local 10′s special “Saving Biscayne Bay” aired Wednesday night, followed by an online Q&A featuring Louis Aguirre and environmental experts from Florida International University.

Saving Biscayne Bay: Miami-Dade needs summer fertilizer ban, scientists say

Jim Kirk has been a landscaper in South Florida for more than two decades. He said fertilizer doesn’t have to be used so frequently. Once applied, he said, it lasts for about three months.

‘Saving Biscayne Bay’: Tune into our special tonight at 8 p.m.

Tune in to “Saving Biscayne Bay,” a special half-hour broadcast that will air on Local 10 at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Saving Biscayne Bay: Miami-Dade’s septic tanks have to go, scientist says

Scientists know there is evidence that polluted groundwater flows from coastal septic systems to the sea. Environmentalists worry that local leaders’ refusal to invest in a much-needed septic-to-sewer conversion could end up costing more if Miami-Dade County’s coastal water quality continues to fail.