UNBELIEVABLE: Gulf of mexico - Caught on Camera

Liner Becomes Artificial Reef: SS United States sinks off Florida; divers gain a new destination

The SS United States, once the fastest passenger ship, was sunk in the Gulf of Mexico. This project aimed to create the world’s largest artificial reef for marine life. The vessel's sinking took longer than anticipated due to safety measures during the operation. Now resting about 180 feet underwater, the…

The Times of India · 16h ago

Mexico Secures UN Recognition of Sole Rights to Exploit the Gulf of Mexico Ocean Floor

The UN has confirmed Mexico holds exclusive, legally binding rights over the Gulf of Mexico's seabed resources — a 15-year process now officially closed.

Latin Times · 20h ago

The Mardi Gras Shipwreck Project: Robots recover over 500 artefacts; world of competing empires

In 2002, during a pipeline route inspection in the Gulf of Mexico, the Mardi Gras Shipwreck was unearthed. Utilizing advanced remotely operated vehicles, archaeologists retrieved over 500 artefacts from the site, dating the wreck to between 1808 and 1820. This discovery hints at intriguing tales of trade and piracy, leading…

The Times of India · Nov 11

Marine life in Gulf of Mexico has still not fully recovered from 2010 BP oil spill

New study reveals dramatic population drops in fish, cephalopods and more after Deepwater Horizon disaster

The Guardian - US · Oct 22

Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz, Pacific and Atlantic oceans

Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz and both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. He recounted how officials initially dismissed a previous naming proposal for the Gulf of Mexico. After some discussion, they recognized its long-standing name and history. Trump justified his ideas by emphasizing the United States' significant…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Sinking Of USS Oriskany: Navy reef sinks carrier for divers; NOAA study tracks fish impact

In May 2006, the USS Oriskany, a retired US Navy aircraft carrier, was intentionally sunk in the Gulf of Mexico, transforming it into a vibrant artificial reef. This monumental event followed three years of meticulous planning and has since contributed positively to local tourism and marine biodiversity. While the full…

The Times of India · Oct 21

Scientists uncover devastating damage to marine life 16 years after BP oil disaster

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Diver Tip Reveals Ancient Burial: Florida team confirms 7,200-year-old pond site; reshapes coastal archaeology

In 2016, an amateur diver's underwater expedition near Manasota Key unveiled a significant prehistoric burial site. This submerged location, rich with remains and artifacts that are over 7,200 years old, provides invaluable insights into Native American culture. Archaeologists have applied modern techniques to verify the importance of these findings, while…

The Times of India · Oct 16

After renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario, Trump told a Tennessee rally ‘we need an ocean’ and floated calling one ‘Trump Ocean’

"Before I get out, I think we should have an ocean."

We Got This Covered · Oct 12

Trump Floats 'Trump Ocean' for Atlantic or Pacific After Gulf and Lake Renames in Expanding Map Campaign

Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Atlantic or Pacific the 'Trump Ocean' or 'Ocean of the Americas,' following earlier US moves to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.

International Business Times UK · Oct 11