Gulf of Mexico
Updates on the Gulf of Mexico. An ocean basin of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico touches many countries and regions, including the Gulf Coast of the United States (Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida), and multiple states on the Mexican coast. The Gulf of Mexico is roughly 810 nautical miles and a major offshore petroleum production region.
Giant 700-pound bluefin tuna breaks fishing rod after two-hour struggle
The huge tuna was caught during a 56-hour fishing trip and was filleted and passed around to customers.
Giant seaweed blob heading towards Florida
The massive, 5,000-mile mat of sargassum seaweed is thought to have grown to over twice as wide as the continental U.S. due to fertilizer run-off via rivers.
Facts about the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the second longest river in the U.S., and over 30 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces drain into it.
Cyclone forms into tropical storm Lisa in Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center said tropical storm Lisa, currently located over the central Caribbean, will likely strengthen over the coming days.
Giant, horrid deep-sea louse-like creature filmed feasting on fish head
Giant isopods are thought to have existed for more than 160 million years, evidence from the fossil record indicates.
Giant Roly-Poly Relative Found Deep Within Gulf of Mexico
Named Bathynomus yucatanensis, it was found living more than 2,500 feet beneath the waves off the Yucatan Peninsula along Mexico's eastern shore.
Floating Abortion Clinic Proposed Off U.S. Coast to Avoid State Bans
Dr. Meg Autry is spearheading the launch of a ship named "PRROWESS" to operate in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico.
Monster Snapper Caught by Texas Spearfisherman Could Shatter World Record
Freediving spearfisherman Braden Sherron caught the 137-pound fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
Boaters, Dog Flee Terrifying Yacht Fire Off Mississippi Coast
Several boaters had to leap to safety when their luxury cruiser went up in flames off the coast of Mississippi.
Republicans Slam Biden for Canceling Oil Lease Sales Amid Record Gas Prices
The Department of the Interior has previously canceled leases in Alaska due to a lack of interest from the industry.
Dolphin Impaled in Head in Florida Leaves Officials Scrambling
Based on the shape and size of the wound, investigators said the mammal was likely "impaled while in a begging position."
VIDEO: Wreck Of 207-Year-Old Ship Discovered in Gulf of Mexico
The brig is a testament to the experiences and achievements of its diverse crew.
Wreck of 200-year-old Whaling Ship Crewed by Slave Descendants Discovered
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and partners discovered the brig, Industry, at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico in February.
Joe Biden Faces Fight to Block Oil and Gas Drilling in Gulf of Mexico
The American Petroleum Institute (API) is challenging a federal judge's ruling to throw out the sale of nearly $200 million worth of drilling leases.
Biden Accused of 'Sabotage' of Oil and Gas Leases by Louisiana SG
Environmental groups hailed the federal court's decision to throw out a November's Gulf of Mexico drilling rights sale.
Biden Told 'Start Taking the Climate Seriously' As Oil Lease Sale Thwarted
A federal judge revoked the Gulf of Mexico sale held last November, saying its environmental impact had not been properly considered by the Trump-era Interior Department.
Why Southern States Are More Susceptible to December Tornadoes
Long track tornadoes in the winter months are "certainly not unheard of" in a handful of U.S. states.
Florida Aquarium to Spread Winter the Dolphin's Ashes in Gulf of Mexico
Winter was rescued along Florida's East Coast in December of 2005 when her tail was caught in a crab trap rope, causing it to be amputated.
Oil Industry Celebrates Gulf of Mexico Auction as 1.7M Acres Sold
The oil and gas lease sale in New Orleans on Wednesday saw 33 companies submit bids totalling over $198 million.
Biden Administration Auctions Largest Area of Gulf of Mexico Since 2017
The sale of thousands of square miles of land has received criticism from environmentalists and climate experts who say Biden is ignoring climate promises.
Anger at Biden's Failure to Stop Sale of New Mexico-Sized Oil Drilling Plot
Some 80 million acres of federal waters are up for grabs in the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sale 257.
U.S. To Sell Area Size of New Mexico For Offshore Drilling—Days After COP26
Louisiana Solicitor General Elizabeth Murrill told Newsweek Biden's administration had "attacked the entire fossil fuel industry" by trying to prevent the sale. But environmental campaigners want Biden to do more.
Biden Admin Set to Auction Off Over 80 Million Acres For Offshore Drilling
On November 1, Biden urged nations to "seize the moment" to act on climate change at the COP26 leaders summit in Scotland.
Final Piece of Overturned Ship Removed Off Georgia Coast; Work Remains
Crew members were rescued safely after the 2019 capsizing, but the ship was a complete loss costing more than $204 million.
U.S. Wants Offshore Wind Farms Off Coasts, in Gulf of Mexico by 2030
The U.S. wants to develop seven offshore wind farms to deploy renewable energy off the East and West Coasts, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico.
Terrifying Video Shows Pilots Flying Through Hurricane Ida
Using specially-equipped aircraft the "Hurricane Hunters" fly into the center of storms, collecting meteorological data for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
No Major Gas Shortages Expected After Ida Hits Some Gulf Oil Refineries
The U.S. Energy Department said that nine Louisiana refineries were forced to close, at least temporarily, due to the storm.
Massive 900-Pound Tiger Shark Caught by Fisherman on 'Monster Fish' Trip
"We measured it against the side of the boat," the charter's captain said of the shark that was safely released. "The belly was huge. She was clearly pregnant."
Gulf of Mexico's 'Dead Zone' Now Larger Than Connecticut
"The low oxygen conditions were very close to shore with many observations showing an almost complete lack of oxygen," said the lead investigator, Nancy Rabalais.
Texas Fishermen Catch Two 'Giant' 9-Foot Sharks in Space of Two Weeks
"I've waited 25 years for a moment like this," said fisherman Cody Davis after catching one of the lemon sharks on the Bolivar Peninsula in Texas.
