We invite you to explore the rich biodiversity of the Boston Harbor Islands. The islands are both a recreational haven and a laboratory in which to learn about natural change and stewardship.

Nature

About the living components of park ecosystems—biodiversity:

• Animals
     - Birds
     - Insects
• Plants
• Lichens
• Marine plants/Algae

Environment

About the physical components of island ecosystems—habitats:

• Air quality
• Geologic formations
• Intertidal zone
• Oceans
• Soils
• Shorelines
• Water quality
• Weather
• Wetlands and marshes

Science

About the systematic study of the islands' biodiversity and habitats:

• Conducting island research
• Current research projects
• All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI)
• Research abstracts
• On-line documents
• Science symposia

Photo courtesy of Sherman Morss, Jr.