environmental issues

Record 'dead zone' possible, but not likely, in Gulf of Mexico during 2019 summer

Record ‘dead zone’ possible, but not likely, in Gulf of Mexico during 2019 summer

JUNE 26, 2019 UPDATE: Bonnet Carre closure to begin at a stage of 15.5 feet at Carrollton Gage. This will allow crews to safely close bays. Based on forecast from NSW closing process could start 2nd or 3rd week of July. #2019floodfight @MVD_USACE pic.twitter.com/kLL9Xj1wfd — Corps of Engineers (@TeamNewOrleans) June 26, 2019 The Bonnet Carre spillway closure will not impact… Read more →

Hypoxic or "dead zone" in Gulf to be average-sized this year

Hypoxic or “dead zone” in Gulf to be average-sized this year

A twice-as-big-as-Rhode-Island-sized area in the Gulf will be devoid of marine life this summer according to NOAA scientists. The forecast for the hypoxic zone or ‘dead zone’ will be approximately 5,780 square miles. More from NOAA: The 2018 forecast is similar to the 33-year average Gulf dead zone of 5,460 square miles and is smaller than the 8,776 square mile 2017… Read more →