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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.
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.
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 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 ...
The Daily News5hOpinion
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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Days of heavy rain possible in New Orleans as disturbance enters Gulf. See forecast.
The system likely won't develop into a tropical depression or storm, and it will likely cool us off after a sweltering few ...
US Gulf refiners seek MidEast, S.American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses
U.S. Gulf Coast refiners are snapping up higher volumes of Middle Eastern and South American crudes to offset the loss of ...
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 ...