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Greenpeace Occupies Rig in Arctic Drilling Protest

ANKARA, Turkey -- Greenpeace activists climbed aboard an oil rig off Istanbul on Friday in a bid to prevent it from reaching Greenland to begin deep-water drilling in the Arctic, but the vessel continued on its course undeterred. The environmental group said eleven activists, some in rock-climbing gear, used speedboats to...

Teen Helps Save Fishing Buddies When Boat Capsizes

One man died and three were rescued when their fishing boat capsized off the coast of Tarpon Springs, Fla., on Saturday. Fifteen-year-old Dustin Bush, the youngest of the group, helped save two of the men and tried desperately to keep the third, 55-year-old Rick Green, from drowning. According to authorities, the four...

Science May Be Murky in the Gulf for Years

Oil is still in a few places in the Gulf, but for the most part it looks pristine. Anecdotal evidence indicates a rapidly recovering area -- escaped crude oil itself is scarce, and regular tests by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have yet to reveal any tainted seafood. But the Gulf of Mexico and its...

BP Gulf Oil Spill: A Look Back [PHOTOS]

On April 20, 2010, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig suffered a massive explosion off the Louisiana coast, killing 11 workers and releasing millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Take a look back at the photos that captured the damage the oil spill caused to the Gulf's wildlife and industries....

Oil From BP Spill Found on Dead Dolphins in Gulf of Mexico

Researchers have traced oil found on dead dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico to the BP Deepwater Horizon spill but say it's not yet clear whether the oil caused their deaths. Hundreds of bottlenose dolphins have washed up dead in the Gulf in the past year, an unexplained rise in deaths that has scientists concerned. Oil on...

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5 Big Lessons From the Nation's Smallest Seahorse

If you swim in the Gulf of Mexico and can make your way out to the seagrass beds, you might catch a glimpse of a dwarf seahorse.

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Asian Tiger Shrimp Found On U.S. Coast And Gulf Of Mexico, Worries Scientists

A big increase in reports of Asian tiger shrimp along the U.S. Southeast coast and in the Gulf of Mexico has federal biologists worried the species is encroaching on native species' territory.

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The Attack on the Environment Must Stop

Since Republicans gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives following the 2010 elections, the body has waged the single worst legislative assault in history against the foundational safeguards we all depend on to protect our environment and health.

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The Gulf Oil Spill Tragedy In Pictures

Two years have passed since the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, yet the effects are still being felt.

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BP Disaster Anniversary a Reminder of Regulatory Changes Needed

The BP Deepwater Horizon explosion and well blowout was a human tragedy and an environmental disaster.

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05/29/12 Lafayette Helicopter Pilot Killed In Crash In Gulf Of... Source: FOX - KADN 15 - Lafayette LA a Lafayette helicopter pilot was killed in a crash in the Gulf Of Mexico.
05/29/12 Seven evacuated when platform in Gulf of Mexico... Source: NOLA.com - New Orleans LA Six Coast Guard crews are battling a platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico near Southwest Pass. No injuries were reported and the seven crew members were safely evacuated, said Petty Officer Bill Colclough.
05/29/12 Gulf of Mexico red snapper catch limit to increase Source: NOAA-OGP Office of Global Programs Following an updated population assessment that shows overfishing of Gulf of Mexico red snapper has ended and the population is rebounding, NOAA is increasing the 2012 commercial and recreational fishing catch limits for the species from 7.53 million pounds to 8.08 million pounds.
05/29/12 EarthTalk / Is the Gulf really back to normal? Source: Westport News - Westport CT I've seen a lot of warm and fuzzy TV ads, some sponsored by BP Oil, urging me to vacation in the Gulf of Mexico.
05/24/12 Venari Resources receives $1-billion investment from... Source: Offshore Venari Resources LLC, an early-stage company focused on deepwater oil exploration in the Gulf of Mexico, has announced that Warburg Pincus, Kelso & Co., Temasek, and The Jordan Co. have agreed to make an investment of up to $1.125 billion in the company.