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An astronaut on the @Space_Station captured this photo of South Padre Island along the Texas coast.

Barrier islands like this one play a critical role in protecting the mainland from the damaging effects of storms. https://go.nasa.gov/3SaSFO1
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South Padre Island

The barrier islands along the coast of Texas help sustain lagoon ecosystems and protect the mainland from damaging storms.
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