• Beach walkway to white sandy beach and bluegreen waters

    Gulf Islands

    National Seashore FL,MS

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Management

Dan-Brown

Superintendent Daniel R. Brown

Gulf Islands National Seashore

1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway

Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

850-934-2600

Management Staff

Superintendent--Daniel R. Brown, email

Deputy Superintendent--Steven McCoy

Administrative Officer--Dianne Westfaul

Chief of Facility Management--R.W. Jenkins

Chief of Science and Resource Management--Rick Clark

Chief of Interpretation and Education--Susan Teel

Chief Ranger-Deanna Mladucky

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Junior lifeguards dressed in red swimsuits stand on the lifeguard tower.
Seashore lifeguards introduce "junior lifeguards" to the requirements of this important job.
nps photo

Did You Know?

Live oak trees are strong and durable.

In 1828, John Q. Adams designated the Naval Live Oaks Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore as the first United States tree farm.  Live oak trees are known for their incredible density and resistance to disease. They provided durable wood for the construction of early naval vessels.