Gulf Islands National Seashore:

• The largest seashore encompassing 160 miles from Santa Rosa Island, Florida to Cat Island, Mississippi.
• Comprised of six barrier islands - some of the most dynamic landforms in the world.
• Land and marine archeological resource that represents a continuum of human occupation dating back approximately 5,000 years in this coastal environment.
• Habitat for approximately 25 endangered and threatened animals in diverse ecosystems.
• Stop-over habitat for migratory birds.
• Critical nursery habitat for marine flora and fauna.
• Rare combination of recreational opportunities on publicly accessible undeveloped barrier islands, two of which are designated as wilderness.