South Padre Island
The South Padre Island Jetties are accessible through Isla Blanca Park, managed by Cameron County Parks. Parking is available. There is a fee to enter the park. This is shore diving and conditions vary greatly. Always check local tides and weather before diving this site. Average visibility is 5 feet or less.
Sheepshead, mangrove snapper, sergeant majors, damsels, octopi, sea urchins, stingrays, dolphin, sea turtles.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 27
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 12
Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Grouper/Basslets
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 110
Snapper
Blacktip Reef Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 2
Tarpon
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Butterfly Fish
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 28
Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 350