Gulf of Mexico

Mexican fishermen are illegally plundering tons of red snapper from the lower Texas Gulf Coast, raising the ire of the U.S. Coast Guard, Texas fishermen, marine biologists and the federal government.

A massive fire that broke out on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico on Friday is raising questions about the safety of underwater pipelines.

Scientists expected to find about 36 million snapper in Gulf waters. So they counted ... and counted ... and counted. The final tally? 110 million.

Because of human activities like burning coal and gasoline carbon dioxide has increased 40% in the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution.The ocean…

Because of human activities like burning coal and gasoline carbon dioxide has increased 40% in the atmosphere since the Industrial Revolution.The ocean…

From Texas Standard: This may be a difficult summer for Texas marine life. Experts predict a near-record dead zone, which is caused by heavy rainfall...

In the Gulf of Mexico, an oil spill triggered by a powerful hurricane has been leaking for more than 14 years with no solution in sight. The federal government is stepping in to try and contain it.

The fish were nearly wiped out from the Gulf 20 or 30 years ago, so the catch is closely regulated. A Trump administration deal to extend the recreational season has prompted cheers – and concerns.

From Texas Standard: Texas oyster reefs have taken a beating over the past several years. It started with Hurricane Ike in 2008, followed by drought and...

It’s been over 4 years since the Deepwater Horizon explosion and BP oil spill. The underwater gusher pumped crude into the Gulf of Mexico for 87 days and…