Land Loss Lookout is a citizen science project, in collaboration with SciStarter, so everyone’s work contributes to our in-depth understanding of the issue of coastal land loss. By looking out for our land, not only will observers gain valuable knowledge about wetlands and coastal land loss, but you’ll get to see some cool places in the Gulf, from a bird’s eye view!
Gulf oyster and seafood production is down all across the region. Because oysters can’t move from harm’s way, they are a “canary in the coal mine” showing us the damage that years of pollution and poor water management have done to the Gulf Coast.
The Gulf of Mexico’s newest whale is critically endangered. We must act quickly to keep this whale from going extinct.
The way the Mississippi river flood structures are managed creates problems for downriver communities and waterways.
communities across the nation are beginning to take down old dams, but the state of Mississippi is doing the opposite – it wants to impound the Pearl River.
There are 20+ proposed Fracked Gas LNG export terminals along the Gulf Coast. We cannot curb climate change in the U.S. without swift action to stop the fracked gas buildout in the Gulf.
Toxic algae outbreaks continue to plague waters across the Gulf. Learn why and what you can do to help.
The Gulf has a vast network of deep-sea corals. We need your help to protect them.
Wetlands Protect Louisiana Communities:
One acre of wetlands can hold up to 1 million gallons of stormwater during a flood. Hurricane storm surges are reduced by one foot for every 2.7 miles of wetlands.