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South Park to be renamed South America for its 29th season

The change appears to be a reference to US president Donald Trump’s desire to change the names of Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico.

Evening Standard

At Iowa's Neal Smith Refuge, turning just 10% of cropland into prairie strips cut sediment loss by 95%, phosphorus runoff by 90%, and total nitrogen loss by about 85%

Native prairie strips can play a crucial role in reducing agricultural runoff, which has significant environmental implications. By preventing sediment and nutrient loss from farmland, these strips contribute positively to addressing the dead zone issue in the Gulf of Mexico. Moreover, farmers can adopt this practice with limited land alteration…

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In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's why

Trump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in California as well as Florida, where the federal government has not allowed drilling since 1995 because of concerns about oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico.

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In the mid-late 1970s, Florida sank an F-101, F-102, T-33 and Sikorsky off Bay County; the aircraft served as fishing and diving reefs for more than 10 years

In the 1970s, Florida made a bold choice by sinking military jets and helicopters into the Gulf of Mexico, creating makeshift fishing and diving reefs that thrived for over ten years. This innovative endeavor predated the establishment of national guidelines for artificial reefs. Many of these early reef-building efforts were…

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In 1995, Florida sank three F-106 jets off Bay County; later surveys found reef fish and greater amberjack around the aircraft

In the Gulf of Mexico, decommissioned fighter jets have found a new lease on life as artificial reefs, fostering vibrant marine ecosystems. After being stripped of hazardous materials, these aircraft are sunk to promote habitat for diverse fish populations. This innovative conservation strategy not only bolsters marine biodiversity but also…

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MapQuest surges in rankings after Google bows to Trump and re-labels Lake Ontario

Trump renamed the body of water as Lake America after trade talks between Canada and the US fell apart

The Independent UK

Donald Trump changes Lake Ontario’s name to ‘Lake America’ amid tensions with Canada

Trump signed an executive order on Thursday changing the lake's name for the US geographic naming service. The decision applies to how the body of water is officially identified by US authorities, but Trump has no power to make Canada adopt the new name. The move follows Trump's earlier decision…

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In 2018, Florida opened America’s first permanent underwater sculpture garden 58 feet below the Gulf; it has grown into a living reef where more than 100 species have been documented

Imagine you are diving under the Gulf of Mexico and come upon what looks like a museum, only instead of galleries and polished floors, there is an unreal world of sculptures, tropical fish and drifting sea life. Florida's Underwater Museum of Art has turned the ocean floor into a gallery…

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55 sea turtle hatchlings found dead after getting disoriented on way to ocean

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500-year-old island with 22 billion barrels of oil mysteriously vanished from the ocean: Mexico’s ghost island of Bermeja

Isla Bermeja is recorded in history as a small, rocky island located in the Gulf of Mexico, almost 100 kilometres off the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. For over 400 years, it was a fixed visible point on official maps, situated at the coordinates 22 degrees 33 minutes north and…

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In 1994, Alabama sank 100 retired M60 battle tanks in the Gulf, giving obsolete military machines a 50-year second life as fish reefs

Obsolete M60 battle tanks now rest on the Gulf of America seafloor. These decommissioned military vehicles serve as artificial reefs for marine life. The Reef-Ex program began in 1994, repurposing 100 tanks for habitat. This initiative benefits local economies by attracting anglers and divers. The tanks provide a second life,…

The Times of India

White House slams ‘out-of-touch’ rock singer for mocking Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ mid-concert

Singer was in the middle of performing his 1983 song when he aimed a jab at Trump

The Independent UK

In 1964, Florida began building a canal across the state. The $110 million project failed but created an unexpected legacy

Across central Florida, long stretches of forest, quiet waterways and walking trails follow a route that was never supposed to look this way. Beneath the trees lie the remains of one of the state's most ambitious engineering schemes, a canal that was intended to cut directly across the peninsula and…

The Times of India

Florida firefighters spotted something moving inside a storm drain during a routine call. It was 14 baby sea turtles, and they rescued every one before returning them to the ocean

What began as a routine response for firefighters in southwest Florida quickly turned into an extraordinary wildlife rescue after tiny movements were spotted beneath a storm drain cover near the beach. Instead of debris or a stranded animal, crews found 14 sea turtle hatchlings trapped inside two storm drains during…

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Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama

Tropical Storm Bertha has strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving toward the Florida Panhandle, causing a tropical storm warning and storm surge watches

The Independent UK

Life-threatening storm surge feared as Tropical Storm Bertha nears the Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday evening in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle as it drifts erratically toward populated coastal areas

The Times of India

Florida returned half a million oyster shells to the Gulf of Mexico. The discarded shells became new reef habitat for marine life

Florida restored parts of the Gulf of Mexico by returning more than 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster and clam shells to the sea between 2007 and 2024. The shells helped rebuild oyster reefs, improve water quality and support the return of fish, turtles and dolphins to levels not seen in…

The Economic Times

Cuba earthquake: 6.1 magnitude earthquake hits offshore; tremors felt in Florida

Cuba earthquake today: A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook western Cuba on Monday. Buildings in Havana trembled and tremors reached Florida. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The quake occurred in waters west of Havana. Officials in Miami evacuated buildings as a precaution. This was the largest earthquake recorded…

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The Conversation

Massive marine heatwave caused Caribbean coral reefs to collapse much faster than predicted – new research

For decades, coral reefs throughout the Caribbean have been suffering from disease, pollution, overfishing and rising sea temperatures, yet most have continued to grow – until now.

The Times of India

World’s massive Mississippi River shockingly reversed its flow during Hurricane Isaac in 2012 in the United States: Scientists explain what happened

The Mississippi River is often considered one of the most stable natural systems in North America. It flows steadily from the northern United States down to the Gulf of Mexico, carrying vast amounts of water every second. But in 2012, something unusual happened during Hurricane Isaac, briefly disrupting this familiar…

The Independent UK

Trump says he wanted to rename the Gulf of Mexico after himself in rambling speech touting his ballroom and beautiful women

Trump boasted that people are ‘loving’ his $400 million ballroom project

The Independent UK

Environmental groups sue Trump administration over approval of new ultra deep-water drilling project

Environmental groups sued the Trump administration on Monday over its approval of oil company BP’s ultra deep-water drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico

Texas Observer

How Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Could Devastate Endangered Species Along Texas’ Gulf Coast

If left intact, the exemption for oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico could forever harm vulnerable species and their habitats.

International Business Times UK

'Gulf of Trump'? President Reveals Bizarre Naming Idea He Scrapped Before Rebranding the Gulf of Mexico

President Trump considered renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of Trump', sparking discussions on political branding and geographic naming.

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump dispatches ‘God Squad’ to wipe out the last 51 ocean giants that have survived 3,000,000 years

President Donald Trump’s administration recently asked a rare committee known informally as the “God Squad” to scrap all protections for the critically endangered Rice’s whale, along with other marine life in the Gulf of Mexico. This move, made in service of the oil and gas industry, could lead to the…

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