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Gulf of Mexico, dead zone

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.
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 Mexico dead zone shrank in 2025 but still well above goal
A massive lifeless zone in the northern Gulf of Mexico is significantly smaller than forecast early this summer, suggesting the Mississippi River is carrying less farm field runof
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.
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,
‘Dead zone’ in Gulf of Mexico now the size of New Jersey, scientists say
NOAA announced Thursday that their annual measurement of the largest dead zone in U.S. waters, the Gulf of Mexico dead zone, is roughly the size of New Jersey.

Torrential downpours to pose flash flood risk in southeast U.S.

August will continue where July left off in terms of flash flooding, as many inches of rain are forecast to pour down, ...
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Gulf Coast of the United States news - Today’s latest updates

Gulf Coast of the United States Gov. DeSantis refers to Gulf of Mexico as "Gulf of America" Changing the name of a body of water that is integral to Florida might not be so simple. Jan 23 ...
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Tropical downpours to drench Gulf Coast, I-10 corridor into this weekend

A broad area of drenching showers and gusty thunderstorms will shift from the southern Atlantic coast to the northern Gulf as the week progresses. AccuWeather meteorologists will focus on this zone ...

NHC, AccuWeather watch two Gulf and Atlantic coast areas for tropical development

National Hurricane Center and AccuWeather meteorologists are tracking Invest 94L in the Atlantic and another area closer to ...
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Stories About Gulf Coast of the United States - CBS New York

The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Hermine is gaining strength as it rumbles toward Florida's Gulf Coast. Your travel guide to visiting any of the MLB teams in the Florida ...

Extreme heat is back — here’s where it will be the worst

It’s the hottest time of the year in the United States and another heat dome is about to make millions of people feel every ...
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Tsunami waves reach US shores following powerful Russia quake

A tsunami has begun impacting the coast of the United States, with initial waves reaching the shores of Hawaii, according to ...
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Poor pollution regulation impacts the lives of Gulf Coast residents ...

In 2021, it was reported that the Gulf's Houston-area refineries alone account for "more than a quarter of [crude oil] production in the United States." Most of these refineries also have very ...

A dramatic cooldown is on the way for the US. But it comes with a cost

Relief is finally on the horizon after a punishing summer of heat. Here’s how cool it will get and how long it will last.
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Set On The Coast Of Texas' Corpus Christi Is A Gulf Island Alive With Saltwater Fishing, Quiet Coves, And Birds

Though it's only accessible by boat, this secluded island north of Corpus Christi offers pristine beaches and excellent ...