Severe US drought undermined Gulf fisheries, raising food security concerns
Research found that drought-driven reductions in Mississippi River flow limited nutrient delivery to coastal waters.
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New analysis warns Trump offshore drilling plan could trigger thousands of oil spills
Conservationists say increased drilling could threaten already endangered marine species with extinction.
How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm
Some research suggests that even in a warming environment, cold events may still be severe in places.
Study finds offshore wind areas in the Gulf pose minimal impact to shrimping grounds
Shrimpers’ 'sweet spot' distances help balance safety and trawling near oil rigs.
Florida groups condemn new White House offshore drilling plan
The oil industry has been seeking access to new offshore areas as a way to boost US energy security and ...
Trump-fueled gas boom has Gulf Coast communities on edge
Residents cite pollution, loss of fishing and diminished tax revenue as liquefied natural gas production accelerates.
Mounting habitat pressures prompt new conservation program for ailing Florida bird
The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is threatened by water management infrastructure in the Everglades and sea level rise.
Reduce risks for Rice’s whales in the Gulf
We can advance offshore wind while safeguarding Rice’s whales and the broader Gulf ecosystem
What’s missing from Biden’s offshore drilling ban? The western Gulf of Mexico
That's where the U.S. gets most of its offshore oil.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season sets records
The Atlantic basin saw 18 named storms, with 11 of those becoming hurricanes and five intensifying into major hurricanes.