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9-Oct-2023 10:30 AM EDT
New Study Finds That the Gulf Stream is Warming and Shifting Closer to Shore
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

The Gulf Stream is intrinsic to the global climate system, bringing warm waters from the Caribbean up the East Coast of the United States. As it flows along the coast and then across the Atlantic Ocean, this powerful ocean current influences weather patterns and storms, and it carries heat from the tropics to higher latitudes as part of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. A new study published today in Nature Climate Change now documents that over the past 20 years, the Gulf Stream has warmed faster than the global ocean as a whole and has shifted towards the coast. The study, led by Robert Todd, a physical oceanographer at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), relies on over 25,000 temperature and salinity profiles collected between 2001 and 2023.

Released: 24-Mar-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Public-private partnership makes positive impact on coastal ecosystems and economies
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce 15 new and expanding projects as part of its ongoing Gulf Star Program.. This public-private partnership makes a positive impact on coastal ecosystems and economies.

Newswise: Overlooked channels influence water flow and flooding along Gulf Coast
Released: 28-Feb-2022 2:55 PM EST
Overlooked channels influence water flow and flooding along Gulf Coast
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

An unnoticed network of channels is cutting across the coastal plain landscape along the Gulf Coast and influencing how water flows, according to research from The University of Texas at Austin that could help predict flooding from major storms in the future.

Newswise: The Underwater Glider that Could — and Did
Released: 24-Feb-2022 4:25 PM EST
The Underwater Glider that Could — and Did
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

For the first time, a glider deployed in the Gulf of Mexico traveled south into the Gulf Stream, around the tip of Florida, through the Florida Straits and north to South Carolina — a trip of some 2,387 miles (3,842 km). The trip was a test to see whether the glider could navigate around Florida and up the East Coast successfully while gaining information about multiple marine systems — all during a single mission.

Released: 6-Oct-2021 11:45 AM EDT
National Academies selects Tulane for new undergraduate Gulf Scholars Program
Tulane University

The National Academies’ Gulf Research Program (GRP) has selected Tulane University to join the newly launched Gulf Scholars Program (GSP), a five-year, $12.7 million pilot program that prepares graduates to address the most pressing environmental, health, energy and infrastructure challenges in the Gulf of Mexico region.

Released: 25-Aug-2021 8:05 AM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Announces New Executive Director
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

The Board of Directors of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) has announced the organization’s new executive director. Dr. Jorge Brenner will succeed Dr. Barbara Kirkpatrick, who announced her retirement in February.

Released: 28-Jun-2021 3:15 PM EDT
FSU Researchers Find Most Nitrogen in Gulf of Mexico Comes From Coastal Waters
Florida State University

Almost all of the nitrogen that fertilizes life in the open ocean of the Gulf of Mexico is carried into the gulf from shallower coastal areas, researchers from Florida State University found.

Released: 15-Jul-2020 5:50 PM EDT
Study First to Show Tiger Sharks’ Travels and Desired Hangouts in the Gulf of Mexico
Florida Atlantic University

Using sophisticated satellite telemetry, a study is the first to provide unique insights into how tiger sharks move and use habitats in the Gulf of Mexico across life-stages. Data provide an important baseline for comparison against, and/or predicting their vulnerability to future environmental change such as climate variability or oil spills.

9-Jul-2020 9:55 AM EDT
Movements of Tiger Sharks at Varying Life Stages Tracked in Gulf of Mexico
PLOS

A tracking study of 56 sharks provides a first look at how their patterns of movement across the Gulf of Mexico vary according to their sex, their life stage, and the season.

Released: 15-Jul-2020 11:05 AM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Kicks Off Virtual Tools Café in August
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance Tool Time with Dave starts August 4th. Sponsored by Esri, the virtual series features 8 interactive webinars on 24 of the latest resources for Gulf of Mexico.

Released: 9-Jul-2020 1:45 PM EDT
A New Look at Deep-Sea Microbes
University of Delaware

Microbes found deeper in the ocean are believed to have slow population turnover rates and low amounts of available energy. But microbial communities found deeper in seafloor sediments and around hydrocarbon seepage sites have now been found to have more energy available and a higher population turnover. Deeper sediments in the seepages are most likely heavily impacted by the material coming up from the bottom, which means that the seep could be supporting a larger amount of biomass than previously thought.

Released: 2-Jun-2020 9:00 AM EDT
Homeowner Handbooks Help Prepare for Natural Disasters
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Disasters is a critical resource for anyone wanting to reduce the risks to their family and property from natural hazards. The handbook covers essential information on emergency preparedness, evacuation planning, flood/wind insurance, and steps to protect life and property.

Released: 6-May-2020 11:40 AM EDT
FSU researchers study Gulf of Mexico in international collaboration
Florida State University

Florida State University and partner universities investigated current baseline conditions in the southern Gulf of Mexico to create a series of maps and guides that detail the distribution of carbon, nitrogen and the carbon-14 isotope.

Released: 16-Dec-2019 5:00 PM EST
Crist Introduces Regional Ocean Partnership Bill, Addresses Gulf of Mexico and Coastal Concerns
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

U.S. Representative Charlie Crist (D-FL), along with Representatives Steven Palazzo (R-MS), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), and Chris Smith (R-NJ), introduced the Regional Ocean Partnership Act (H.R. 5390). The bill would authorize Regional Ocean Partnerships as partners with the federal government to address ocean and coastal concerns. It will provide with more consistent funding to help perform the critical mission of supporting ocean and coastal health, sustainability, and resiliency.

   
Released: 14-Oct-2019 12:05 PM EDT
The makeup of mariculture: FSU researchers examine global trends in seafood farming
Florida State University

When Florida families settle down to enjoy a seafood dinner they may not realize the main dish wasn’t freshly caught in the nearby Gulf of Mexico, but rather farmed off the coast of Panama. The process of farming seafood in the ocean, known as mariculture, is a growing trend yet little is known about the trajectories of its development.

Released: 7-Oct-2019 8:05 AM EDT
International Team Studies Effects of Oxygen Loss on Fish
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

An international team of scientists is launching a study into the effects of marine hypoxia – oxygen loss that is linked to climate change – on fish species and their food webs in three locations around the world. The team will study fish from Lake Erie, the Baltic Sea and a Gulf of Mexico estuary to assess how exposure to hypoxia affects fish and their habitat. The scientists will also investigate the economic impact of the changes, which is sometimes difficult to pinpoint.

Released: 2-Oct-2019 11:05 AM EDT
NSU Researchers Receive More Than $4 Million in NOAA Grants for Ocean Research
Nova Southeastern University

Talk about a windfall! Researchers at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography have received more than $4 million in grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA.)

Released: 30-Sep-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Wins Gulf Guardian Award
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance received two 2019 Gulf Guardian Awards at a ceremony hosted by the EPA Gulf of Mexico Division in Gulfport, MS. The programs that were recognized are the regional Gulf Star public-private partnership, and Gulf Tree, an interactive decision-support tree to help users find climate tools.

   
Released: 30-Aug-2019 9:50 AM EDT
New GCOOS-Funded Radar Installations at the Mouth of the Mississippi Will Help to Protect Lives and Support the Nation’s Blue Economy
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) joined with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Ocean Service (NOS), Fugro and the University of Southern Mississippi to celebrate the installation of two new high-frequency radars situated at the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Released: 8-Aug-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Undersea Feature Named in Memoriam of GCOOS, Texas A&M Oceanographer
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

An undersea feature in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary has been named in memoriam to Dr. Matthew Howard, GCOOS Data Manager and Texas A&M Oceanographer. A scholarship has also been awarded in his name.

Released: 31-Jul-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Volunteers and Deep Computer Learning Help Expand Red Tide Warning Systems
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

A new study published in the peer-review journal PLoS ONE shows that citizen science volunteers using a relatively low-cost tool can help increase the size and accuracy of a red tide monitoring network to better protect public health from the impacts of toxic algae in the Gulf of Mexico.

Released: 30-Jul-2019 9:00 AM EDT
2019 Regional Ocean Partnership Act Introduced
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Mississippi Senator Wicker introduced the Regional Ocean Partnership Act, July 18, 2019. The Act, if passed, will authorize Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROPs) to address cross-jurisdictional ocean and coastal issues. The Gulf of Mexico Alliance (Alliance) is an ROP and would welcome a secure and predictable method to accomplish collaborative regional-scale programs.

   
Released: 18-Jul-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Researchers identify new species of pocket shark
Tulane University

The 5½-inch male kitefin shark has been identified as the American Pocket Shark based on five features not seen in the only other known specimen of this kind.

Released: 12-Jun-2019 10:00 AM EDT
Large summer 'dead zone' forecast for Chesapeake Bay after wet winter and spring
University of Michigan

Ecologists from the University of Michigan and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science are forecasting a large Chesapeake Bay "dead zone" in 2019 due to well-above-average river flows associated with increased rainfall in the watershed since last fall.

Released: 10-Jun-2019 1:00 AM EDT
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance Brings in GIS Software Leader Esri for Drone Training
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Gulf of Mexico Alliance business, academic, nonprofit, state, and federal partners will participate in an Esri Drone2Map workshop at the annual All Hands meeting at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Released: 28-May-2019 6:00 AM EDT
Clean Gulf Associates “Embrace the Gulf” with the Gulf of Mexico Alliance
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Clean Gulf Associates joined the Gulf Star program to become a leading sponsor of "Embrace the Gulf 2020". A positive celebration of the Gulf of Mexico envisioned by the Gulf of Mexico Alliance.

   
1-May-2019 2:45 PM EDT
Large Minnows Are Able to Survive in Heavily Polluted Houston Ship Channel Through Hybridization
Baylor University

Recent hybridization of the Gulf killifish — a large minnow common in the heavily polluted Houston Ship Channel — has enabled the species to adapt rapidly to extreme pollution, a Baylor University study has found.

Released: 30-Apr-2019 8:00 AM EDT
Welcome Chevron to the Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance has a new Gulf Star partner, Chevron. Chevron's partnership will support a benthic habitat mapping project.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 3:05 PM EDT
People and Projects Make a Difference in the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

The Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS) recently wrapped up its spring meeting in New Orleans, which showcased news from the Gulf ocean observing community.

Released: 29-Mar-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Equinor Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Equinor joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance's growing Gulf Star public-private venture.

Released: 6-Feb-2019 1:05 PM EST
Gulf Observing System Unveils New Website, Logo
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

Gulf Coast communities now have a new way to access coastal and ocean information about the Gulf of Mexico thanks to a new website developed by the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS).

Released: 9-Jan-2019 8:05 AM EST
Study Finds 2 Billion Birds Migrate Over Gulf Coast
Cornell University

A new study combining data from citizen scientists and weather radar stations is providing detailed insights into spring bird migration along the Gulf of Mexico and how these journeys may be affected by climate change. Findings on the timing, location, and intensity of these bird movements are published in the journal Global Change Biology.

Released: 3-Dec-2018 12:05 PM EST
New Experimental Red Tide Respiratory Forecast Will Help Public Know Their Risks When They Visit the Beach
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

Pinellas County residents and visitors who are susceptible to the respiratory impacts of Florida's red tide -- especially people with asthma and other chronic lung diseases -- now have a new tool that will help them know their risks before they visit area beaches during red tides.

   
Released: 15-Nov-2018 1:05 PM EST
UGA professor and comic strip artist produce award-winning short film series for kids
University of Georgia

A partnership between a UGA professor and the creator of the “Sherman’s Lagoon” comic strip has resulted in a new short film series, “The Adventures of Zack and Molly,” which highlights the Gulf of Mexico and the importance of healthy oceans.

14-Aug-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Hess Corporation Joins the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Gulf Star Program
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Hess Corporation is the newest partner in the Gulf of Mexico Alliance's Gulf Star Program. Gulf Star supports projects related to healthy seafood supplies, improved habitat conservation, higher quality water resources, increased natural resource stewardship, and improved strategies for land use planning. https://gulfofmexicoalliance.org/tools-and-resources/gulf-star-overview/

Released: 18-Jun-2018 6:05 PM EDT
Scripps Graduate Student Discovers World’s First Known Manta Ray Nursery
University of California San Diego

A graduate student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego and colleagues from NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries have discovered the world’s first known manta ray nursery.

Released: 26-Mar-2018 7:05 AM EDT
Data Approved: Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Receives NOAA/IOOS Stamp of Approval
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

GCOOS announced that it has received official certification from the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (U.S. IOOS®) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Certification means that GCOOS is meeting federal standards for data gathering and management and operates inclusively, transparently and seeks user input to determine system priorities.

Released: 23-Mar-2018 9:05 AM EDT
Making Beach Visits Better
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

GCOOS and Mississippi State University have developed a short survey to query the public — especially residents in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas and Florida — about their beach visits and help make beach days more enjoyable.

Released: 8-Feb-2018 4:05 PM EST
New MSU Study Evaluates Wetland Restoration Efforts Along Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi State University

A new Mississippi State research project will study a wetland restoration approach along the Gulf of Mexico, and findings will help improve future environmental restoration efforts.

Released: 5-Dec-2017 3:45 PM EST
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces 2017 Gulf Star Projects
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

GOMA announces 11 recipients receiving a combined total of over $666,000 dollars in the 2017 Gulf Star Program.

Released: 7-Nov-2017 9:00 AM EST
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces Final Coastal Resilience Awards
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce Coastal Resilience Awards for two community projects totaling $90,000. The community recipients are The City of Fairhope, Alabama and the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana for a project benefiting Terrebonne and LaFourche Parishes.

Released: 3-Oct-2017 4:05 PM EDT
Regional Hurricane Success Stories
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance works across the region addressing issues of human, economic, and ecological resilience. Here, we share success stories from our partners. In no way do we want to diminish the long recovery ahead following Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. But, however small they may be, we want to highlight things that worked.

Released: 2-Oct-2017 9:00 AM EDT
Helping Communities Weather the Storms
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

GCOOS collects data from more than 2,000 ocean sensors that play a critical role in hurricane forecasting and ensures that the information is timely, reliable, accurate and -- above all -- available to those working to understand ocean systems and subsequently provide better forecast data to save lives and protect coastal economies during hurricanes.

Released: 19-Sep-2017 3:30 PM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance and BHP Form Partnership to Support the Pointe-au-Chien Tribe in Coastal Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The overarching goal of this project is to assist the Pointe-au-Chien community in Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes, Louisiana, by facilitating a self-assessment process to identify high priority actions that when implemented, can enhance cultural and community resilience.

Released: 19-Sep-2017 2:05 PM EDT
‘Surfing Robot’ Tracking Water Data As Harvey’s Rains Flow Toward Fragile Coral Reefs
Texas A&M University

While you read this, an unmanned Wave Glider surface vehicle is riding swells alone in the Gulf of Mexico, collecting critically needed post-Hurricane Harvey water quality data.

Released: 22-Aug-2017 8:05 AM EDT
New Funding for High Frequency Radar Sites at the Mouth of the Mississippi Will Help Make Gulf Safer
Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System-Regional Association (GCOOS-RA)

GCOOS has received $450,000 for two new High Frequency Radar (HFR) sites near the mouth of the Mississippi River.

Released: 26-Jun-2017 8:00 AM EDT
Legislation Will Strengthen Coordination in the Gulf Region
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

Senate Bill S. 1373 and House Bill H.R. 2923 would authorize the Gulf of Mexico Alliance as a regional coordinator for Gulf of Mexico ecological issues. This is similar to the role the Chesapeake Bay Foundation serves for Chesapeake Bay.

   
Released: 6-Jun-2017 1:45 PM EDT
Gulf of Mexico Alliance Announces Coastal Resilience Awards
Gulf of Mexico Alliance

The Gulf of Mexico Alliance is pleased to announce eight of ten Coastal Resilience Awards to community projects in four of the five U.S. Gulf States. The awards total $347,334 and are supported by a grant from the NOAA Office for Coastal Development.


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