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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
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 '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.
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.
‘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.
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 ...
National Hurricane Center now tracking 4 waves in Atlantic, Caribbean, rain from Gulf system
The National Hurricane Center is now tracking four tropical waves with the development of a new one in the Caribbean.
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 ...
Your Observer4dOpinion
Keep the name of Longboat's Gulf of Mexico Drive
The recent July 24th Observer article is devoted to the desire of Longboat resident George Reenstra to have GMD renamed Gulf ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Things Start to Break! Can We Still Cross the Gulf of Mexico?
What happens when things begin falling apart mid‑voyage across the Gulf of Mexico? In this video, we tackle mechanical issues ...