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Gulf Islands National SeashoreA male Painted Bunting, with a brilliant blue head, green back and red rump, rests on the ground near brown leaf litter and green clover.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
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Red eared slider turtle looking out from it's shell. This turtle has yellow-orange stripes and emerald green eyes.
Red eared slider looking out from it's shell. 

Gulf Islands National Seashore is a park rich in natural resources. There are sparkling blue waters, magnificent snowy-white beaches, fertile coastal marshes, and beautiful winding nature trails.  

More than 80 percent of the park is submerged lands teeming with marine life. Marshes collect fresh rainwater and support diverse communities of plants and animals. Live oak forests are home to resident and migrating bird populations.

Millions of visitors enjoy America’s largest National Seashore every year. The National Park Service serves as guardian to these precious natural resources and asks that visitors treat their national park with care. With your support, special places like Gulf Islands National Seashore will continue to delight, educate and inspire future generations.
Rare Kemp's Ridley sea turtle hatchling moving towards the Gulf.  

Did You Know?
Of the seven species of sea turtles, four species nest at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Sea turtle hatchlings instinctively head for areas of brighter light. Artificial lighting causes thousands of hatchling deaths each year.

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Last Updated: August 29, 2007 at 16:35 EST