/tags/gulf-of-mexico Gulf of Mexico en-US WLRN Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:50:00 GMT /environment/2024-08-02/noaa-reports-the-gulf-of-mexicos-dead-zone-is-above-average The Gulf of Mexico's 'dead zone' is above average this year. Also known as hypoxia, it's an area in the water with low or no oxygen, and it can kill marine life. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:50:00 GMT /environment/2024-08-02/noaa-reports-the-gulf-of-mexicos-dead-zone-is-above-average Aileyahu Shanes | WUSF /environment/2023-05-05/scientists-unlock-clue-about-rare-whale-species-in-gulf-of-mexico-its-diet The critically endangered species is targeting a nutritious fish to stay healthy, according to new research. Fri, 05 May 2023 16:30:00 GMT /environment/2023-05-05/scientists-unlock-clue-about-rare-whale-species-in-gulf-of-mexico-its-diet Max Chesnes | Tampa Bay Times /environment/2023-03-07/environmental-groups-sue-feds-over-gulf-of-mexico-oil-gas-leases The lawsuit alleges the lease sale would jeopardize the survival of endangered marine life and prolong the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /environment/2023-03-07/environmental-groups-sue-feds-over-gulf-of-mexico-oil-gas-leases Steve Newborn /environment/2022-12-21/eckerd-students-data-show-some-gulf-areas-may-be-recovering-from-the-bp-oil-spill The absence of chemical signatures in some areas could indicate that repopulation is moving the water and sediment around, but marine chemistry student John Hilliard said he wants to continue his research. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT /environment/2022-12-21/eckerd-students-data-show-some-gulf-areas-may-be-recovering-from-the-bp-oil-spill Jessica Meszaros /environment/2022-12-06/scientists-from-the-u-s-mexico-and-cuba-meet-to-start-combating-acidification-in-the-gulf Acidification is “not terribly bad right now” in the Gulf, but due to climate change, the water will likely become more acidic in the future. This threatens the estimated $2.04 trillion annual marine economy. Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:30:00 GMT /environment/2022-12-06/scientists-from-the-u-s-mexico-and-cuba-meet-to-start-combating-acidification-in-the-gulf Jessica Meszaros /environment/2022-11-04/gulf-of-mexicos-smalltail-shark-hammerhead-numbers-have-declined-by-80-percent A small shark that hangs together by gender in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida’s West Coast, and at first glance doesn’t appear to do anything noteworthy, is one of the latest creatures to be recommended for protection under the federal Endangered Species Act. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT /environment/2022-11-04/gulf-of-mexicos-smalltail-shark-hammerhead-numbers-have-declined-by-80-percent Tom Bayles /news/2022-07-04/environmental-groups-plan-to-sue-the-army-corps-for-approving-construction-of-offshore-fish-farms The organizations say the federal agency failed to consider the impacts deep sea aquaculture would have on threatened and endangered species. Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:00:14 GMT /news/2022-07-04/environmental-groups-plan-to-sue-the-army-corps-for-approving-construction-of-offshore-fish-farms Talia Blake /local-news/2022-06-05/the-first-named-storm-of-the-atlantic-hurricane-season-floods-florida Tropical Storm Alex is heading toward Bermuda after dumping rain on parts of Florida. Alex reached tropical storm force after strengthening early Sunday. Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:45:00 GMT /local-news/2022-06-05/the-first-named-storm-of-the-atlantic-hurricane-season-floods-florida The Associated Press /local-news/2022-06-03/tropical-storm-warning-for-parts-of-florida-cuba-bahamas Tropical storm warnings were issued early Friday for much of the Florida peninsula, Cuba and the Bahamas as a system that battered Mexico moves through the Gulf of Mexico, bringing threats of heavy rain and wind for the weekend. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:02:19 GMT /local-news/2022-06-03/tropical-storm-warning-for-parts-of-florida-cuba-bahamas The Associated Press /2020-08-25/feds-select-gulf-of-mexico-as-opportunity-area-for-fish-farming The federal government has selected the Gulf of Mexico as a potential spot for offshore fish farming, along with waters off Southern California. They are the first regions designated as "Aquaculture Opportunity Areas." Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:06:01 GMT /2020-08-25/feds-select-gulf-of-mexico-as-opportunity-area-for-fish-farming Jessica Meszaros