NASA's Terra Satellite Captures Unusual 'Hole-Punch' Clouds Over Gulf of Mexico

Medicine & Technology Mar 04, 2024

NASA's satellite photographed vast ring-shaped cavum clouds over the Gulf of Mexico, visible from both ground and space, often mistaken for aliens. Check it out in this article.

Over 1 Million Gallons of Oil Spill Into Gulf of Mexico, Potentially Threatening Endangered Turtles, Whales

Nov 22, 2023

The major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico happened following a nearby pipeline leak. Read to learn more.

Hurricane Idalia May Turn Into Monster Storm in the Gulf of Mexico and Florida

Aug 30, 2023

As Hurricane Idalia undergoes rapid intensification while crossing the Gulf of Mexico, it is expected to cause damage upon reaching Florida. Find out more about it in this article.

Goliath Grouper Steals Fisherman's Catch, Drags Him Some Distances [Watch]

Apr 02, 2023

Check out a Goliath grouper ambushed a fisherman's catch and how it tried multiple times before it accomplished its mission.

8,000-Kilometer Blob of Seaweed Smelling Like Rotten Eggs Heading Toward Florida Could Wreak Havoc on Local Ecosystems

Mar 17, 2023

A giant blob of seaweed could stink up Florida. Read the article for the full story.

Underwater Deathpool Filled with Extremophile Microbes Sheds Light on Origins of Life

Jul 29, 2022

UM researchers stumbled upon a rare deep-sea deathpool that housed extremophile microbes. Click here to learn more about the salty underwater lakes and how they shed light on how life was formed.

About 85% of Oyster Reefs in Texas Are Disappearing: How Can This Affect Coastal Environments?

Apr 29, 2022

Oyster reefs are disappearing in Texas raising concerns among fishermen. Read here to find out how oyster reefs' disappearance affect the environment and economy.

Dolphin Stabbed in the Eye and in Begging Position Dies From a Painful, Slow Death Due to Injury

Apr 21, 2022

Wildlife officials are investigating the mysterious death of a bottlenose dolphin that was recovered with a stab wound on its head. Read on to learn the details.

Deep-Sea Miniature Monsters: Scientists Identified 14 New Species Of Larvae Like Shrimps, Lobsters in the Gulf of Mexico

Oct 20, 2021

Scientists from the Florida International University identified 14 new species of larvae that are mostly shrimps and lobsters that have misshapen torsos, horns, and spikes on the side.

Oysters Within the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Region Developed Debilitating Tissue Abnormalities

Sep 10, 2021

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 has left marine life in the region still feeling the impacts of the devastating effect, particularly the oysters that developed debilitating tissue abnormalities called metaplasia.

Dino-Killer Space Rock Left Fossilized Megaripples of Mile-High Giant Tsumami

Jul 13, 2021

A news geophysical research suggests that megaripples from the space-rock dino-killer were from big tidal waves that crashed to prehistoric North America.

Toxic Algae Closes Mississippi Beaches

Jul 10, 2019

While the sand on the beaches is still open, the state's DEQ said beachgoers should avoid water contact.

Mexico To Finally Produce Oil; Signs 7 New Contracts For Production In Gulf Of Mexico

Mar 14, 2017

Mexico will stop its declining crude oil production as energy department signs 7 new contracts.