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Industries in the area include commercial Fishing and Whale Watching tours. The island is also an important stopover point for Migrating Birds .

This area has had more than its share of Shipwreck s and the island has three Lighthouse s. The wreck of the "Aurora" in 1908 is said to have provided the lumber for the Westport Community Hall.

The island's name is believed to come from the wild Brier Roses found there.