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On scientists released their annual measurement of the Gulf Dead Zone, which measured 5,800 square miles – an area larger than the state of Connecticut. Despite voluntary measures promoted by EPA and the states to curb Dead Zone-causing pollution, this area where oxygen levels get so low that sea life must swim away or suffocate […]

Today scientists from the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium released their annual measurement of the Gulf Dead Zone, which measured 5,800 square miles, larger than the state ofConnecticut. LUMCON has been measuring the Dead Zone since 1985, and this year’s Dead Zone is above both the long-term average size and the average size over the last

A little help please, for the Gulf. Chef Sue Zemanick of Gautreau’s Restaurant is competing on Bravo Top Chef Masters for the Gulf Restoration Network as her designated cause. Each week there is a vote to determine which chef team wins $1,000 for their charity partner. Vote here for Team Zemanick and Gulf Restoration Network!You

Elmer’s Island, LA: Taken on April 12, 2013When it comes to the BP disaster, a big part of GRN’s work is focused on ensuring BP is held accountable for restoring the Gulf’s environment in the wake of this catastrophe. In part, that’s why we didn’t weigh in sooner on the news stories popping up about

Last year, I was just beginning as GRN’s new Gulf Fish Forever campaign organizer when I wrote an article for the summer issue of our newsletter, Gulf Currents. The three main points: The Gulf of Mexico is the only known spawning grounds for the Western Atlantic bluefin tuna and because of overfishing, their numbers are

View of Gas Rigs From Dauphin Island, AL. by Harold WrightThere has been a lot of media coverage lately about drilling in the Gulf. Over 3 years ago, the BP disaster began, releasing millions of barrels of crude oil into the Gulf. More recently, Mississippi’s Sun Herald has published a string of articles discussing oil

With natural gas prices so low, and cost of coal pollution so high, it seems that burning coal in the U.S. doesn’t make economic sense. In the Gulf region, coal proposals have been pushed through on the public dime.We’ve been watching the progress of our colleagues in the Northwest. Unfortunately, we’ve been able to offer

3 years ago, the BP drilling disaster unleashed 4.1 million barrels of oil and nearly 2 million gallons of toxic dispersant into the Gulf. 2 years ago, BP promised to quickly spend $1 billion to begin to fix what their oil has done to our precious Gulf.Unfortunately, some Gulf states are proposing to use early

endangered Alabama beach mouse – photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceTwo years ago BP promised $1 billion dollars of Early Restoration to kickstart the recovery of the natural resources damaged by their oil. Recently, the Gulf States have announced a new round of projects that they intend to fund with the Early Restoration

Weeki Wachee Spring and the Weeki Wachee River support a complex freshwater aquatic ecosystem that is vitally important as both a cultural and economic resource for Florida. Unfortunately, Florida’s iconic Mermaid Spring and its river to the Gulf are being choked by slimy algae. Take action now to protect Florida’s rivers and streams.High levels of