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Mexico blames oil slick on illegal dumping

Mexico blames oil slick on illegal dumping

An oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico affecting hundreds of kilometers of coastline was caused by "illegal dumping" from a ship and exacerbated by seepage from natural sources, Mexican authorities said Thursday. Large blotches of oil have been observed since early March along 600 kilometers (370 miles)

Giant great white shark spotted four miles off Florida coast

Giant great white shark spotted four miles off Florida coast

By Michael Lee Simpson A 9-foot-2-inch great white shark "Brassbed" was detected just four miles off the coast of Hollywood, Florida. She suddenly turned back toward the Atlantic instead of continuing into the Gulf of Mexico, surprising researchers. Scientists tracking her via satellite say the

Second U.S. Gulf oil & gas lease sale generates $47 million

(The Center Square) - The second auction of oil and gas leases in the Gulf of America since President Donald Trump’s election in 2024 drew almost $47 million in high bids, with 98% of the activity in offshore areas deeper than 800 meters, according to sales results released by the