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Please Be Cautious Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begin April 1, 2012
If you are walking or driving on the beach at Padre Island National Seashore or elsewhere on the Texas coast, here is a great way that you can help save sea turtles. More »
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New Speed Limit Effective March 29, 2012
Finding of No Significant Impact signed for Padre Island National Seashore Beach Vehicle Environmental Assessment. On March 29, 2012 the speed limit on Padre Island National Seashore’s South Beach will be reduced to 15 miles per hour (mph), and will re More »
The longest Stretch of Undeveloped Barrier Island in The World, Rich in Natural and Cultural History
With 70 miles of protected coastline, including a coastal prairie, a dynamic dune system, wind tidal flats teeming with life. A sanctuary and nesting grounds for the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle. A haven for 380 species of birds, a rich cultural history including the 1554 Spanish shipwrecks; and the Laguna Madre, one of the few hypersaline lagoon environments left in the world.
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Protecting Sea Turtles
The Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program is part of an overall global effort to help recover populations of threatened and endangered sea turtles.
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Nature and Science
The National Seashore provide important habitat for marine and terrestrial plants and animals, including a number of rare, threatened, and endangered
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Birds of Padre Island National Seashore
Over 380 species of birds inhabit Padre Island National Seashore during each year.
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History & Culture
Padre Island has remained an undeveloped wilderness. Visiting the island is very much like stepping back into the past.
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For Teachers
The National Seashore's Environmental Education is designed to introduce classes of school children to the Padre Island natural environment.
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Social Networking
Visitors can stay connected to Padre Island through social media.
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Did You Know?
Metal detecting is prohibited at Padre Island National Seashore as well as at all other units of the National Park Service? More...