Gulf of Mexico – Page 2

After Damage From Idalia, a Florida Fishing Industry Feels More Fragile

The fate of the fishing industry in Florida’s Big Bend region felt uncertain after Hurricane Idalia wrecked boats and turned pristine waters dark and dirty.

Offshore Wind Auction for the Gulf of Mexico Gets a Tepid Response

The Biden administration has bet big on offshore wind. But the first-ever auction in the Gulf of Mexico attracted just two bidders.

Florida Ocean Temperatures Are in the 90s Fahrenheit, Posing Risk to Coral

Researchers are recording ocean temperatures that pose severe risks to coral reefs and other marine life.

Price to Plug Old Wells in Gulf of Mexico? $30 Billion, Study Says.

There are roughly 14,000 old, unplugged wells in the gulf that are at risk of springing leaks or causing environmental damage, researchers found.

Where the New Climate Law Means More Drilling, Not Less

A compromise built into the law ensures oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico for the next decade. Activists say the region has been “sacrificed” to fossil fuels.