Louisiana's Largest Deserted Island Was Once an Upscale Resort
Along Louisiana's coastlines are several islands, some inhabited, and some that used to have residents but are now deserted.
coastal erosion
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US House Approves Funding Aimed to Eradicate Nutria Rats [Video]
The U.S. House of Representatives has just approved $12 million annually to help get rid of nutria rats in an effort to help fight coastal erosion.