USTS Texas Clipper TPWD Wreck, Texas
The Texas Clipper is a 473 foot long artificial reef that was sunk in 2007. The location of The Clipper is 17 miles off the coast of South Padre Island in approximately 136 feet of water. The wreck lies on her port side and comes up to 70 feet below the surface.
There are actually many blue water species to see. Dolphins on the way out or back to shore. Barracuda, sharks, lion fish, and many other.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
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Total number of species: 27
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Total number of species: 3
Sand Tiger Shark
Bull Shark
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Total number of species: 80
Stingrays
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Total number of species: 90
Angelfish
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Total number of species: 12
Lionfish
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Total number of species: 110
Snapper
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Total number of species: 60
Soldierfish
Moon Jellyfish
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Total number of species: 2
Tarpon
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Total number of species: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 100