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weather1 day ago•5 min saved

El Niño-Driven Outlook Narrows 2026 Hurricane Season Predictions

Colorado State University’s early forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season projects a somewhat below-average year (13 named storms, 6 hurricanes, 2 major hurricanes) due to a developing strong El Niño that increases wind shear and dampens activity; sea-surface temperatures are mixed, Gulf of Mexico activity may be less suppressed, and overall U.S. major hurricane landfall probability is about 32% (down from 43%), with Florida remaining the most at-risk state. Forecasts will be updated in June–August.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#csu-forecast #el-nino #gulf-of-mexico

climate10 days ago•20 min saved

Gulf drilling wins ESA waiver after 'God Squad' vote

A U.S. Endangered Species Committee known as the 'God Squad' voted to exempt Gulf of Mexico oil and gas drilling from Endangered Species Act protections, a move environmentalists say threatens Rice's whale and other species with extinction, justified by national-security concerns amid Iran-related disruptions.

via The Washington Post|

#climate #endangered-species-act #gulf-of-mexico

politics11 days ago•73 min saved

God Squad grants Gulf oil drilling ESA exemption under Trump admin

The Trump administration issued an Endangered Species Act exemption for Gulf of Mexico oil and gas projects, invoking the God Squad to bypass protections for endangered species and clear the way for offshore drilling.

via AP News|

#endangered-species-act #environmental-policy #gulf-of-mexico

environment11 days ago•72 min saved

Rice’s Whale Faces New Threats as Gulf Drilling Expands

Rice’s whale, a rare Gulf of Mexico baleen whale with only dozens to a few hundred individuals, is at greater risk from President Trump’s plans to expand Gulf drilling. Scientists warn that increased offshore activity, noise, and habitat disruption could further imperil the endangered species, prompting calls for stronger protections and careful consideration of drilling projects.

via apnews.com|

#endangered-species #environment #gulf-of-mexico

world14 days ago•37 min saved

Gulf oil spill washes across hundreds of miles, hitting Mexican reserves and wildlife

An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in early March spread over more than 600 kilometers (373 miles), reaching seven protected nature reserves off Veracruz and Tabasco, Mexico. Authorities cite sources including a vessel near Coatzacoalcos and natural oil seeps in Cantarell and the Bay of Campeche; about 430 tons of hydrocarbons have been collected. The spill contaminated wildlife—reported to include sea turtles, birds and fish—with Oceana noting turtle and manatee deaths and reef damage, while officials say there has not yet been confirmed severe environmental damage and cleanup continues.

via Yahoo|

#gulf-of-mexico #oil-spill #protected-areas

politics15 days ago•17 min saved

White House seeks ESA waiver to unlock Gulf drilling

The Trump administration is requesting an Endangered Species Act exemption to advance offshore oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, arguing it serves energy and economic goals, while environmentalists warn of risks to endangered species and habitats and potential legal challenges.

via AP News|

#endangered-species-act #environmental-policy #exemption

world15 days ago•15 min saved

Gulf oil spill spreads across hundreds of miles, harming wildlife and Mexican reserves

An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, attributed to an unidentified vessel and nearby natural seeps near Salinas, has spread hundreds of miles, killed wildlife, and polluted Mexican nature reserves, prompting fishing suspensions along the affected coast.

via AP News|

#environmental-damage #gulf-of-mexico #oil-spill

business3 months ago•0 min saved

Harbour Energy Acquires LLOG for $3.2 Billion in Gulf of Mexico Expansion

North Sea operator Harbour Energy has acquired Gulf of Mexico oil company LLOG for $3.2 billion, expanding its presence in the US offshore oil industry.

via Financial Times|

#business #dollar32bn #gulf-of-mexico

weather7 months ago•2 min saved

Gulf Tropical Disturbance Threatens Texas with Potential Storms

A potential tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, possibly named Fernand, could form and make landfall in Texas or Mexico, bringing heavy rainfall and flooding, especially around Brownsville and McAllen, even as Hurricane Erin approaches from the Atlantic.

via The New York Times|

#gulf-of-mexico #hurricane #rainfall

weather9 months ago•0 min saved

Tropical Activity Near Florida Prompts Rain and Storm Warnings

A weather system off Florida’s east coast is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to the Tampa Bay area this week as it moves across Florida into the Gulf of Mexico, with a small chance of further development.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#florida #gulf-of-mexico #rain

weather9 months ago•4 min saved

Houston Braces for Warm Weather and Gulf Tropical Activity

Houston is expected to experience warmer than normal conditions for the rest of July, with temperatures mostly in the mid-90s and a higher likelihood of rain due to tropical moisture, while a potential tropical disturbance may develop in the Gulf of Mexico, primarily affecting Louisiana.

via Space City Weather|

#gulf-of-mexico #houston #july-weather

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Zombie Worms Devour Marine Reptile Skeletons in the Ocean

Researchers at LUMCON discovered a new species of bone-eating 'zombie worms' in the Gulf of Mexico after dropping dead alligators into deep water, revealing unexpected rapid scavenging by isopods and large predators like sharks, highlighting the surprising complexity of deep-sea ecosystems.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#alligator-experiment #deep-sea-creatures #gulf-of-mexico

weather1 year ago•4 min saved

Tropical Storm Sara Weakens After Honduras Landfall, Heads to Florida

Tropical Storm Sara is expected to weaken significantly before reaching Central Florida due to its interaction with land and an approaching cold front. Currently near Honduras, Sara is causing heavy rain and potential flooding but is forecast to lose its tropical storm status as it moves through Belize and Mexico into the Gulf of Mexico. By the time it reaches Florida, it is likely to be a remnant low, increasing rain chances midweek but posing little threat of a significant storm.

via WESH 2 Orlando|

#central-florida #gulf-of-mexico #national-hurricane-center

weather1 year ago•0 min saved

Late-Season Tropical Storm Sara Threatens Florida After Forming in Caribbean

A potential new storm is forming in the Caribbean, with a chance of developing into a hurricane by the weekend and moving into the Gulf of Mexico next week. This development is notable as it occurs late in a hurricane season that has already seen five U.S. landfalls, placing it among the most active seasons on record. If the storm forms, it will be named "Sara."

via The Washington Post|

#caribbean #climate-change #gulf-of-mexico

weather1 year ago•0 min saved

Potential New Storm Brewing in Caribbean as Hurricane Season Ends

Meteorologists are monitoring a low-pressure system in the western Caribbean that could develop into a named storm, potentially becoming 'Sara,' as the hurricane season nears its end. The system's future path and impact remain uncertain, with a possibility of moving into the Gulf of Mexico.

via The Washington Post|

#caribbean #gulf-of-mexico #hurricane