You might be hearing about the gulf off the coast of the U.S. and Mexico. Here's what to know about the body of water the ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission A large red tide bloom in the Gulf of Mexico is raising concerns across Southwest Florida, with several popular beaches now under health alerts.

The NOAA also estimates the gulf is the tomb of some 4,000 shipwrecks. Vessels discovered ... Those include the “Gulf of New Spain” and the “Florida Sea,” according to Encyclopedia Britannica.