Nearly 6,000 square miles in the Gulf of Mexico are expected to be severely lacking in oxygen, forcing some marine life out and leaving those that remain to likely die, this summer.

The "dead zone" in the Gulf of Mexico has created more than 4 million acres of habitat with little to no oxygen that could kill marine life.

Dead zone forecasts aren’t just a numbers game, a top environmental advocate says, but also affects the livelihoods of fisherman on the Gulf Coast.

A 'dead zone' off the Gulf coast is larger than NOAA predicted. The massive area poses danger to marine life, and recovery could take decades.

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Of 89 dolphins tested in the Gulf of Mexico, 30 contained some form of pharmaceutical—and 18 had fentanyl in their blubber.

The dead zone is smaller than average, but environmental experts say the area in the Gulf that can kill fish and marine life is still too big.

A steamy gulf is not only taking a toll on marine life, it also means there’s more fuel available for hurricanes as the storm season enters high gear.

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The Gulf of Mexico basin formed some 300 million years ago, according to the National Parks Service. Its shallow waters became a natural habitat for many kinds of marine life.

A 'dead zone' about the size of New Jersey lurks in the Gulf of Mexico A dead zone occurs at the bottom of a body of water when there isn't enough oxygen in the water to support marine life.

The Gulf of Mexico is a large basin with around 617,800 square miles of water. The area supports diverse marine life, including many species of sharks. There are around 24 different species of ...