A gulf is an inlet of the ocean into the land. Gulfs are formed as a result of plate tectonics and are usually larger and more deeply indented than …
Forty percent of the continental US drains into the Gulf of Mexico
Forty percent of the continental US — the entire landmass between the Appalachian and the Rocky Mountains, covering 31 states—drains into these waters. Thirty-three major rivers drain into the Gulf, the largest of which is the Mississippi. That means the Gulf has to handle the agricultural runoff from the Mississippi basin, which has led to an increase in nitrogen-rich chemical fertilizers and pesticides and phosphorus-based detergents into the aquatic ecosystem
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The Gulf of Mexico is an oceanic basin that lies in North America and was first explored by Amerigo Vespucci in 1497. The Gulf is home to different …
The Gulf of Mexico is situated in North America and is classified as one of the Atlantic Ocean’s marginal seas. The Gulf measures 0.615 million …
Mobile Bay is a northern extension (or inlet) of the Gulf of Mexico, one bordered completely by the State of Alabama. About 30 miles in length, the …
The Mississippi River is the longest river in North America. Flowing entirely within the United States, it drains (when accounting for its major …
A gulf is a deep sea arm that is encircled by the land. This article takes a look at the major gulfs of the world, which include the Gulf of Saint …