Gulf of Mexico : Science World Report

Jun 26, 2017 04:20 AM EDT

'Dead Zone' In The Gulf Of Mexico Almost Double In Size Now

The dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico becomes as massive than before.

Nov 22, 2016 03:30 AM EST

Scientists Impose A Threat Due To Oil Spill In Gulf Of Mexico

The Gulf of Mexico is now facing a major devastation brought by the oil spill. Sooner or later, the shore will vanish.

Nov 01, 2016 04:20 AM EDT

Deadly Salt Lake Underneath The Gulf Of Mexico Discovered (Video)

Scientists discovered a lake under the surface of the Gulf of Mexico and described it as exceptional yet deadly.

Sep 28, 2016 05:29 AM EDT

Red Tide: What Killed The Fishes In Florida Beaches?

Red tide had people holding their breath along the Gulf of Mexico.

Aug 25, 2016 04:12 AM EDT

Tropical Atlantic At Its Hottest Temperature This Summer

There are two tropical storms visiting the Atlantic this week with another one coming in over the weekend and is expected to turn into a hurricane by Sunday.

May 18, 2016 06:59 AM EDT

Shell Spills Almost 90,000 Gallons Of Oil In The Gulf Of Mexico

The Royal Dutch Shell spilled almost 90,000 gallons in the Gulf of Mexico. The leak occurred about 90 miles of Lousiana coast.

Apr 08, 2016 10:08 AM EDT

Oil-Eating Microbes Put Historic Shipwrecks, Marine Life at Risk

Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010, the flourishing microbial communities around shipwrecks significantly transformed, wreaking havoc not only to the historic vessels, but also to ocean life itself.

Jan 27, 2016 09:43 AM EST

Where the Oil in the Gulf of Mexico is Located: What is Natural and What is from a Spill?

Where is the oil from the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon spill that occurred in 2011? Scientists have now taken a closer look and have found how much of the oil remains from this spill.

Jan 26, 2016 08:09 AM EST

Oil Leaking into the Gulf of Mexico from the Deep Ocean is Helping Marine Life Thrive

Oil in the ocean doesn't sound like a good thing-especially after something like the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Now, though, researchers have found that life thrives above natural oil seeps in the form of phytoplankton.

Jun 19, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

NOAA Predicts 'Dead Zone' in the Gulf of Mexico Will be the Size of Connecticut

Scientists have officially predicted this year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone." According to new research, this hypoxic zone will be approximately 5,438 square miles, or about the size of Connecticut.

Aug 06, 2014 06:30 AM EDT

Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Reaches the Size of Connecticut This Year

Scientists have taken a look at this year's dead zone and have found that it measures a total of 5,052 square miles--approximately the size of Connecticut.

Feb 14, 2014 02:52 PM EST

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Causes Heart Attacks in Tuna Fish

Back in April of 2010, the BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded after a gas leak occurred on board. The fire burned for 36 hours in the Gulf of Mexico and hydrocarbons were released into the waters before the well was sealed. This has had a negative effect on some marine life.