The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A new model demonstrates that the alga was brought to the tropics by strong currents, and thrived in ideal growing conditions.

With his magnificent underwater images, Gerardo del Villar wants to rehabilitate the reputation of the ocean’s great ...

The first time that I went seabeaning, I triumphantly scooped up what looked like a shrivelled brain from a national seashore ...

Town councils and businesses along the gulf are conflicted over whether and how to ditch “Mexico” in its name.

The Texas Gulf Coast is calling—and its 3,359 miles of shoreline are filled with cultural sights, affordable seafood, serene ...

To choose the best time to travel to Mexico, it's important to consider the country's diverse climate, as well as events and festivals that may influence the travel experience. Mexico boasts a highly ...

Atlantic hurricane season starts in less than 90 days and early season outlooks based on long-range models are already being issued.

Deep beneath the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, a remarkable hunt is unfolding. Joe Sziga, a retired fisherman turned treasure ...

Last year's hurricane season was more active than usual, with Florida seeing major hits. Here's what we know so far about ...

At Fitch’s North American Insurance Conference, experts noted that while recent disasters have tested the market, a single ...

What lawmakers are contemplating is a letter of marque that bestows the authority to execute an open-ended maritime campaign under supervision from Washington.