Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are not only the largest sharks you will find in the Gulf of Mexico but also the largest sharks in the world. However, these giants are not what most people imagine ...

NOAA Fisheries has determined that oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico could drive Rice’s whale to extinction, unless regulators take new precautionary measures. The agency released its ...

The average adult orca is around 20-feet-long (6 meters) and weighs six tons, while the average whale shark may extend as long as 45 feet (13.7 meters) and weigh up to 20 tons (some individual ...

Tech giant Google began labeling the Gulf of Mexico with different names depending on a person's location after President Trump's executive action soon after he took office in January.

Endangered Gulf of Mexico Whale Threatened by Oil and Gas Vessel Strikes. May 21, 2025. Source: NOAA Fisheries. The ... There are an estimated 51 Rice's whales in the Gulf, ...

The Gulf of Mexico has carried that name for more than 400 years. The Associated Press refers to it by its original name while acknowledging the new name Trump has chosen.

Whale sharks tend to feed at aggregation sites in the southern Gulf of California off the coast of Mexico.Some of the fish that gather are still rather young and small, making them a bit more ...

Google Maps shows the Gulf of Mexico renamed the Gulf of America after President Donald Trump’s executive order on Feb. 11, 2025. AP. The body of water has shared borders between the United ...

He’s also been witness to their whale shark-eating behavior while leading whale watching and kitesurfing tours in the gulf. When he saw the orcas feasting, he felt like he wanted to help the shark.

Killer whales are known for their intelligence and power, even an inclination to sink yachts. Now, research is showing how they take down prey that few other animals can. Orcas in Mexico's Gulf of ...

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 ...