Key Biscayne's Citizen Scientist Project

04/02/2026

Turtle season has started and we're out patrolling in the early mornings. It's still a bit early to see anything, but we're ready for the turtles to start arriving! It's also still in the peak season for Portuguese man o' war, so if you're out on the beach, watch where you step.

11/19/2025

Please support the Citizen Science Project this year for Give Miami Day! Thank you to for once again providing this incredible annual philanthropic event!

Whether you come to our lectures, join our mangrove cleanups, have a child participating in the Key Challenge, attend a science lecture, or care about in environmental stewardship in any way, we appreciate you.

Each year, CSP does our best to reach as many residents as possible, to teach them about our environment and to encourage interest in science and enhance knowledge of Florida's unique ecosystems.

Help us to do more! Please check out our Champion Page for Give Miami Day today (11/19) or tomorrow (11/20) and show your continued support for our programming! ❤️🐢🌱

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11/18/2025

09/03/2025

It's Wildlife Wednesday! A Bill Baggs park volunteer was on hand this morning to witness the very special release of a juvenile Green Turtle that was rehabilitated by the fine folks at

This turtle, named Pumpkin Spice, was rescued after having been tangled in carelessly discarded fishing line and hooks. One of its front flippers was injured all the way down to the joint, so it had to be amputated.

Today, after months of recovery and rehab, she finally returned to her home in the ocean.

We wish Pumpkin Spice a long and healthy life, free of ocean debris!

05/03/2025

Some mornings are like a painting, but no painting could really do it justice. 🐢🌴🌞

05/02/2025

11/21/2024

Join us this Saturday for a mangrove cleanup in peacock park!! Registration link in bio. 🌳🌳🌳

11/20/2024

Please support the Citizen Science Project this year for Give Miami Day! Each year, we do our best to educate everyone, from kids to senior citizens, about the environment, sustainable living, and science. We do our best to create a society that shares both our passion for protecting our unique ecosystems and also our compassion for everyone and everything that lives in them. Our programming is free to the public and we run completely on donations and grants. Your support will help continue our important work!

Donate here: www.givemiamiday.org/story/Kbcitsci

04/08/2024

A few examples of the pinhole effect and one picture from my camera where it had its own weird effect.

04/08/2024

Make sure you’re prepared for today’s SOLAR ECLIPSE! The next one visible from Florida will not be until August 12, 2045! Today, the eclipse will begin at 1:47 p.m. and reach its maximum coverage of 56% of the Sun at 3:01 p.m. (as seen from Miami according to Eclipse2024.org). The eclipse will end at 4:13 p.m. Even though we are not in the path of totality, people should still take every precaution while viewing it. Even a partial eclipse can cause damage to the eyes, so specialized eye protection should be worn throughout the entire event. Also, keep an eye out for interesting eclipse-related happenings, such as changes in animal behavior or the pinhole effect as light filters through the trees during the eclipse!