WebTwelve species of rodents and one western spotted skunk ( Spilogale gracilis) were captured. The most common species captured were the cactus mouse ( Peromyscus eremicus; 26%), Merriam’s kangaroo rat ( Dipodomys merriami; 20%), Nelson’s pocket mouse ( Chaetodipus nelsoni; 17%), and the white-ankled mouse ( Peromyscus pectoralis; 17%). … WebMay 21, 2010 · The Gulf of Mexico supports a wide variety of marine life, including wide-ranging whales and dolphins, coastal-dwelling manatees, fish including tarpon and snapper, and invertebrates such as shellfish, corals, …
Deepwater Horizon: Effect on Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles
WebApr 12, 2024 · Between 1920 and the mid-2000’s, our gauge measured a little over 10 inches (265 mm) of sea level rise. But the recent tracking shows a marked increase—5 inches—since 2010. Based on the current trajectory, NASA’s intermediate range predictions show a 4-foot additional increase in sea level (relative to 2000) in the Gulf of Mexico by … WebMay 12, 2010 · The northern Gulf of Mexico is home to 22 species of marine mammals, including manatees in coastal seagrasses and dolphins and whales in estuarine, nearshore, and offshore habitats. Five species of sea turtles live in the Gulf of Mexico: loggerhead, Kemp's ridley, green turtle, hawksbill, and leatherback. jean graveline
Gulf of Mexico Region National Marine Ecosystem Status
Web19 hours ago · Mexico's Environment Department promised to do more to protect the endangered vaquita marina porpoise Thursday, to head off trade sanctions by the … Web6 hours ago · In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico, notification is hereby given that a Letter of Authorization (LOA) has been issued to … WebJan 22, 2024 · The new species retains its protected status under the Endangered Species Act as it was previously listed as an endangered subspecies (Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whale). It is also protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. To date, there are fewer than 100 of these whales remaining, making them critically endangered. jean grave