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This year's Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' is 21% smaller than estimates from early June
NOAA-supported scientists announced today that this year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone"—an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and marine life—is approximately 4,402 square miles, 21% smaller than estimates from early June and the 15th smallest measurement on record.
NOAA says Gulf of Mexico dead zone is smaller this year
The Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" is smaller than previous measurements and forecasts, NOAA announced. There are 2.8 million acres where fish can't live.
Gulf of America ‘dead zone’ shrank sharply in 2025, scientists say
The Gulf of America’s “dead zone” has shrunk significantly this summer, with scientists measuring a hypoxic area of just over 4,400 square miles — roughly a third smaller than last year and far less than the long-term average, federal officials announced Wednesday.
Gulf of Mexico dead zone shrank in 2025 but still well above goal
A boat hauling barges down the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee. The Gulf of Mexico’s annual summer “dead zone” is caused by nutrients flushed from the Mississippi River watershed into the waters off the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Adrian Sainz/AP
Gulf 'dead zone' nearly size of Connecticut this summer. Some money to help address it may be cut.
The massive area of low oxygen can cause fish, shrimp and other marine life to flee or die. It can also affect fish diets, reproduction and growth.
Could a tsunami form along the Gulf of Mexico and hit Texas?
The Gulf of Mexico has a natural barrier made up of Florida, Cuba and the Bahamas, which can prevent outside tsunamis from ...
Could a tsunami hit Texas? What to know after earthquake sparks alerts across parts of US
A massive 8.8‑magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late Tuesday triggered tsunami warnings and advisories ...
Genesis Energy: Momentum Builds In The Gulf Of Mexico
Genesis Energy is poised for upside as Gulf Coast offshore projects Shenandoah and Salamanca drive revenue growth starting ...
USA Today6mon
Can Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico? Why it could happen.
The gulf's shoreline is about 3,540 miles, more than half of it bordering Mexico's coast, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, although that does not account for the myriad bays and ...
Los Angeles Times2mon
Mexico sues Google for labeling Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America
Mexico, as well as other countries and international bodies, do not have to recognize the name change. Mexico argues that Gulf of America should only apply to the part of the gulf over the U.S ...
NBC Chicago5mon
Who owns the Gulf of Mexico/America? What to know about renamed ...
The Gulf's name has been a source of controversy in recent weeks after Trump's announcement By NBC Chicago Staff • Published February 11, 2025 • Updated on February 11, 2025 at 10:37 pm ...
The Daily News6hOpinion
We know the Gulf like a neighbor and know what to call it
In January, the president ordered that the Gulf of Mexico would henceforth be known as the Gulf of America. That renaming ...
Los Angeles Times6mon
Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. Can he do ...
He vowed then to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and make Mexico pay for it. The U.S. ultimately constructed or refurbished about 450 miles of wall during his first term.