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Topic: Gulf of Mexico

A 2021 article in Marine Mammal Science indicates that the whale previously known as the Bryde’s (pronounced “broodus”) whale is actually a new whale species living in the Gulf of Mexico. The new species is now called the Rice's whale.
New species of baleen whale discovered in the Gulf of Mexico
February 3, 2021
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Fisheries
Topics:
whales
discoveries
Gulf of Mexico
A 2021 article in Marine Mammal Science indicates that the whale previously known as the Bryde’s (pronounced “broodus”) whale is actually a new whale species living in the Gulf of Mexico. The new species is now called the Rice's whale.
Aerial photo of sperm whales, which are found in the Gulf of Mexico
NOAA experts to discuss proposed regulations related to Gulf of Mexico geophysical surveys
June 21, 2018
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Fisheries
Topics:
Gulf of Mexico
marine mammals
Aerial photo of sperm whales, which are found in the Gulf of Mexico
This image from 2011 shows a gorgonian sea fan and symbiotic brittle stars from a site at approximately 350 meters depth in the Green Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico.
Video: Why scientists are studying deep-sea coral genetics in the Gulf of Mexico
November 6, 2017
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Ocean & Coasts
Topics:
coral
Gulf of Mexico
This image from 2011 shows a gorgonian sea fan and symbiotic brittle stars from a site at approximately 350 meters depth in the Green Canyon area of the Gulf of Mexico.
Scientists from Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium deploy a water sensor called a CTD sonde rosette to collect water samples to test for oxygen levels during the 2015 R/V Pelican's shelf wide hypoxia cruise.
Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ is the largest ever measured
August 2, 2017
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Ocean & Coasts
Topics:
hypoxia
Gulf of Mexico
Scientists from Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium deploy a water sensor called a CTD sonde rosette to collect water samples to test for oxygen levels during the 2015 R/V Pelican's shelf wide hypoxia cruise.
Fishermen collect oysters in the Gulf of Mexico. Several of the RESTORE Act Science Program awards are going towards projects looking at effects on oyster reefs and optimizing oyster resources.
NOAA RESTORE Act Science Program awards $16.7 million for Gulf of Mexico research
July 12, 2017
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Fisheries
Ocean & Coasts
Topics:
Gulf of Mexico
Fishermen collect oysters in the Gulf of Mexico. Several of the RESTORE Act Science Program awards are going towards projects looking at effects on oyster reefs and optimizing oyster resources.
Scientists from Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium deploy a water sensor called a CTD sonde rosette to collect water samples to test for oxygen levels during the 2015 R/V Pelican's shelf wide hypoxia cruise.
NOAA, USGS and partners predict third largest Gulf of Mexico summer ‘dead zone’ ever
June 20, 2017
Focus areas:
Ocean & Coasts
Topics:
Gulf of Mexico
hypoxia
fisheries
Scientists from Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium deploy a water sensor called a CTD sonde rosette to collect water samples to test for oxygen levels during the 2015 R/V Pelican's shelf wide hypoxia cruise.
A Gulf of Mexico shrimp.
NOAA-funded study ties Gulf shrimp prices, hypoxic 'dead zones'
January 30, 2017
Focus areas:
Ocean & Coasts
Topics:
Gulf of Mexico
hypoxia
A Gulf of Mexico shrimp.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab Educator Workshops offsite link offsite link

A variety of workshops offered throughout the school year and during the summer at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Alabama. Most workshops include free tuition, meals, and housing.

Audience:
K-12 educators
Opportunity Type:
Field Experience
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