Deer Island (Mississippi)

[1] It is the closest island to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and consists of approximately 400 acres (1.6 km2).

In 2011, TITANTubes, sometimes referred to as geotubes, were utilized as low profile dune cores to protect the island.

Deer island is home to 10 endangered species of plants and animals.

Deer Island becomes Coastal Preserve Retrieved 2-2-2009.

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