Gulf of Mexico

Washington D.C., U.S., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EnerGeo Alliance supports U.S. Rep. Garret Graves’ (R-LA) bill blocking the Rice’s whale critical habitat designation in the Gulf of Mexico. Further actions are needed to ensure…

The 20-day expedition, conducted in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), will provide critical information to inform proposed restoration and…

The 20-day expedition, conducted in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), will provide critical information to inform proposed restoration and…

On September 17, 2023, the National Geodetic Survey began collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Lee. Imagery was collected in specific areas by NOAA aircraft, identified by NOAA in coordination with…

On September 29, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) began collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Imagery is being collected in specific areas by NOAA aircraft, identified by…

From August 31 - September 2, 2023, the National Geodetic Survey collected aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. Imagery was collected in specific areas by NOAA aircraft, identified by NOAA in…

The 10 remaining vaquitas have enough genetic diversity to rebuild their species, but only if there is a dramatic reduction of…

Federal scientists forecast that this summer’s Gulf of Mexico dead zone – an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and other marine life – will be approximately 8,185 square miles, or about the size of New Jersey. This would be…

“These grants highlight the vital role NOAA plays in the Gulf of Mexico," said Secretary Ross. “The fisheries which will be studied through the RESTORE Act Science Program are critical to local economies along the Gulf.” The RESTORE…

By Elizabeth Weinberg November 2017 What lies in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico? Over the next several weeks, you’ll be able to watch dives in real time to find…

Scientists have determined this year’s Gulf of Mexico “dead zone,” an area of low oxygen that can kill fish and marine life, is 8,776 square miles, an area about the size of New Jersey. It is the largest measured since dead zone mapping…

Home Stories Emma Hickerson Emma Hickerson knows Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary like the back of her hand. She…

By Dr. Michelle Johnston and Elizabeth Weinberg February 2018 Conducting fieldwork 100 miles offshore can be a challenging task when coordinating people, equipment, and boat…

By Elizabeth Weinberg June 2018 Oceanic manta rays are graceful, almost magical creatures: these relatives of sharks swim through the water as if in flight, circling in search of tiny…

<!-- Kayakers explore the waters of the proposed sanctuary at Mallows Bay, Maryland. Mallow Bay is the first new designated sanctuary site in over a decade. Photo: Kimberly…

I recently attended the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill and Ecosystem Science (GoMOSES) conference, where experts in the field of ecosystem science shared their knowledge about impacts of oil spills in the Gulf, and how this knowledge can…

An installed marsh organ at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in the Florida Panhandle. A NOS-sponsored project in the Gulf of Mexico employs the marsh organ to mimic sea…

Coastal community resilience: progress made, lessons still to learn. Conversations about coastal community resilience have changed tremendously in the past decade. Before Katrina, many people considered…

This marine sanctuary isn't easy to get to, but it's worth the trip. Located 70 to 115 miles off the coast of Texas and Louisiana, Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is one of 14 marine protected areas managed by NOAA's…

Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site Cooperative When more than 90 federal, state, and local governments, universities, nonprofits, and private companies are working on a challenge like finding suitable habitat for…

Tropical Storm Barry, seen here by GOES East on July 12, 2019, at 9 a.m. ET, strengthens over the warm waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico prior to reaching hurricane strength. From…

On September 4, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) began collecting U.S. aerial damage assessment images for Hurricane Dorian. Imagery is being collected in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state…

On August 27, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) began collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Imagery is being collected in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other…

On August 23, the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) began collecting aerial images in the aftermath of Hurricane Henri. Imagery is being collected in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with state partners. Collected images…