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Padre Island National Seashore - Nature and Science Home > Padre Island > Park Info > Nature and Science Padre Island National Seashore is the longest section of undeveloped barrier island in the world, protecting rare coastal prairie; a complex, dynamic dune system; and the Laguna Madre, one of the few hypersaline lagoon environments left in the world. The National Seashore and surrounding waters provide important habitat for marine and terrestrial plants and animals, including a number of rare, threatened, and endangered species. Situated along the Central Flyway, Padre Island is a globally important area for over 350 migratory, overwintering, and resident bird species. The National Seashore"s remote location also makes it one of the few places where the public can find quiet and solitude relatively near a major urban area and where one can observe the night sky with minimal interference from light pollution. The National Seashore is also one of the few places the public can go to see sea turtle hatchlings being released into the wild. Environmental Factors Natural Features Other Life Forms Crustaceans Mollusks Other Invertebrates Mushrooms and Other Fungi Lightscape / Night Sky Soundscape / Noise Why is Drilling Allowed? Beaches Coasts / Shorelines Prairies and Grasslands Sand Dunes Wetlands	::Lodging ::Maps ::Park Info ∙ Plants and Wildlife ∙ Geology ∙ For Kids ∙ Nature and Science - Environmental Factors - Natural Features - Other Life Forms - Crustaceans - Mollusks - Other Invertebrates - Mushrooms and Other Fungi - Lightscape / Night Sky - Soundscape / Noise - Why is Drilling Allowed? - Beaches - Coasts / Shorelines - Prairies and Grasslands - Sand Dunes - Wetlands ∙ Scenic Vistas ::Books ::Planning ∙ Fees ∙ Facilities ∙ Plan Your Visit ∙ Camping ∙ Climate ∙ Activities ∙ Contacts ::Photo Gallery

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