The Longest Stretch of Undeveloped Barrier Island in The World
Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline lagoons in the world. The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats teeming with life. It is a safe nesting ground for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle and a haven for 380 bird species. It also has a rich history, including the Spanish shipwrecks of 1554.
Features
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Come and watch a sea turtle hatchling release
Find out projected dates and details about how you can come and see newly hatched sea turtles get released into the Gulf of Mexico.
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See current conditions at Malaquite Beach
Check current conditions or just "escape" to the beach with a live webcam image of Malaquite Beach. Refresh the page to get a new image each minute.
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Nature & Science
The National Seashore provides important habitat for marine and terrestrial plants and animals, including rare, threatened, and endangered species.
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History & Culture
Padre Island National Seashore has remained an undeveloped wilderness. Visiting the park is very much like traveling back into the past.
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Birds of Padre Island National Seashore
Over 380 species of birds inhabit Padre Island National Seashore at different times during the year.
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Social Media
Many people stay connected to Padre Island National Seashore through social media like Facebook. Are you one of them? We want to connect with you.
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For Teachers
The National Seashore's Environmental Education program is designed to introduce students to Padre Island's natural environment.
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Protecting Sea Turtles
The Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program is part of a global effort to help recover populations of threatened and endangered sea turtles.
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Did You Know?
Padre Island National Seashore has a wheelchair designed for use on loose sand available for loan at no charge. Users must leave a driver's license or their personal wheelchair at the information desk while the beach wheelchair is on loan. More...