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Researchers identify ‘tipping point’ that caused Sargassum inundations in the Caribbean
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.
Measurements collected with underwater gliders help researchers understand deep water circulation in Gulf of Mexico
Ventilation is an important process within the global ocean, where waters sink to deeper layers, are transported by deep currents, and eventually get upwelled back to the surface. This process affects ...
A 'dead zone' is growing in the Gulf of Mexico. It's now the size of New Jersey
A 'dead zone' off the Gulf coast is larger than NOAA predicted. The massive area poses danger to marine life, and recovery ...
As farmland conservation lags, so does progress in curtailing Gulf's 'dead zone'
While the Midwest has seen boosts in farming practices that reduce runoff, there’s also been an increase in practices that ...
USA Today18d
'Gulf of $7 eggs.' MapQuest users are picking their own names for the Gulf of Mexico
Google, Apple and Bing Maps have changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an executive order from President Trump. MapQuest has not yet updated its map to reflect Trump's order.
The Indianapolis Star20d
'Gulf of Fragile Masculinity.' MapQuest allows users to rename the Gulf of America. Here's how
Google, Apple and Bing Maps have changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America following an executive order from President Trump. MapQuest has not yet updated its map to reflect Trump's order.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram21d
Gov. Abbott recognizes the ‘Gulf of America.’ Many Texas websites still say ‘Gulf of Mexico’
A Star-Telegram analysis shows many Texas agencies have yet to comply with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order requiring the federal government to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the ...