Gulf of Mexico

Giant Squid Caught in Gulf of Mexico

Michael Santo — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:41:08 -0500

The second known giant squid has been obtained from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service captured it while conducting research off the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Center Watching Disturbance In The Gulf Of Mexico

JoeSimmons — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:21:42 -0500

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a disturbance in the northern Gulf of Mexico. This system dropped rain over Florida earlier this week, before entering the Gulf of Mexico. The Hurricane Center says chances are less then 30% that this storm will develop into a tropical storm but residents along the Northern Gulf Coast can expect strong winds and heavy rain.

Largest Gulf of Mexico dead zone on record

harminka — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:43:27 -0500

NOAA-supported scientists from the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and Louisiana State University are forecasting that the "dead zone" off the coast of Louisiana and Texas in the Gulf of Mexico this summer could be the largest on record.

Researchers confirm dead zone off Texas coast since 1985

harminka — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:43:02 -0500

Researchers at Texas A&M University have confirmed for the first time that a “dead zone” has existed off the Texas coast for at least the past 23 years and will likely remain there, causing potential harmful effects to marine life in the area.

Researchers challenge analyses on sustainability of Gulf fisheries

harminka — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:41:37 -0600

Louisiana’s coastal fisheries produce approximately 25 percent of the total catch by weight in the lower 48 states. With such a substantial portion of the nation’s economy dependant on the state of these waters – particularly the Gulf of Mexico region – it comes as no surprise that these fisheries are heavily monitored and scrutinized by researchers across the globe.

Government plan to revive “Dead Zone” in Gulf of Mexico could backfire

harminka — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:39:31 -0600

The potential revision to the government’s approach for rejuvenating a huge “Dead Zone” in the Gulf of Mexico is potentially dangerous and should be reconsidered, scientists in Michigan are reporting in a study scheduled for the Dec. 1 issue of ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology, a semi-monthly journal.

Oil Prices Eased on News that Dean Spares Gulf Facilities

Anastvatz — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:34:11 -0500

Oil prices dropped Monday (August 20) on expectations a strong Atlantic hurricane will spare key oil and gas facilities in the Gulf of Mexico.

NASA eyes warm sea surface temperatures for hurricanes

harminka — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:12:45 -0500

Sea surface temperatures are one of the key ingredients for tropical cyclone formation and they were warming up in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean and eastern Atlantic Ocean by the middle of August. As a result, they helped spawn Hurricane Dean in the central Atlantic, and Tropical Storm Erin in the Gulf of Mexico, both during the week of August 13.

Australian jellyfish sighted in Gulf of Mexico in summer 2007

harminka — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:51:10 -0500

The invasive Australian jellyfish, Phyllorhiza punctata, first reported in great quantities in the Gulf of Mexico in 2000, has made a vigorous reappearance this summer in waters from southwestern Louisiana to Morehead City, North Carolina. Beachgoers and boaters are encouraged to report their sightings of these exotic jellies to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s jellyfish website, Dockwatch, at http://dockwatch.disl.org.

Tropical Storm ERIN Update - May Hit Texas Tomorrow

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:30:06 -0500

Data from a NOAA Reconnaissance Aircraft indicate that tropical depression five in the Gulf of Mexico has reached tropical strom strength andis now tropical storm ERIN.

Envisat captures first image of Sargassum from space

harminka — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:06:11 -0500

Sargassum seaweed, famous in nautical lore for entangling ships in its dense floating vegetation, has been detected from space for the first time thanks to an instrument aboard ESA's environmental satellite, Envisat. The ability to monitor Sargassum globally will allow researchers to understand better the primary productivity of the ocean and better predict climate change.

Researchers attempt deepest effort recovery in gulf

harminka — Wed, 23 May 2007 10:47:17 -0500

A team of Texas A&M University researchers will soon be recovering artifacts from a 200-year-old shipwreck that lies more than 4,000 feet beneath the Gulf of Mexico, making it the deepest such recovery effort ever attempted in the gulf.