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Deer Island is an island off the coast of Biloxi, Mississippi that was once part of the mainland and is not a barrier island.[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.

Debate

For several years, local casinos tried to develop the island. However, the majority of the island was acquired by the State of Mississippi on May 24, 2002, which intends to preserve its current undeveloped state.

Wildlife

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

References

Further reading

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

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- [en] Deer Island (Mississippi)

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[fr] Deer Island (Mississippi)

Deer Island (anciennement île aux Chevreuils), est une île côtière de l'État du Mississippi aux États-Unis. Elle est située dans le prolongement de la ville de Biloxi.

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