South Padre Island's most prominent feature is obviously the ocean waters encompassing the tiny sliver of land. It's a great place to swim, to boat, and to fish. As you might expect, the sea is teeming with ocean life, and while you can find a variety of marine animals at the end of your fishing rod, you might want to have a more instructive experience.

Thankfully, you can see what lives underneath the surface by touring a few biological facilities on the island. Delve into a deeper understanding of our aquatic acquaintances during your South Padre vacation. 

After you are done lounging on the beach, you may want to do something that is more unique. Interacting and learning about the local sea creatures can be a great way to expand your knowledge of these amazing animals.