The Gulf of Mexico (Spanish: Golfo de México) is an oceanic basin and a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, [3] mostly surrounded by the North American continent. [4]

Jan 5, 2026 · Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of America, partially landlocked body of water on the southeastern periphery of the North American continent. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Straits of …

4 days ago · It's been a year since President Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. We asked people along its shores what they actually call it.

Feb 15, 2025 · The Gulf of Mexico has a new name - but only in the US. Discover why Trump's executive order changed this historic name to 'Gulf of America' and how different countries are …

May 11, 2025 · Learn facts about the Gulf of Mexico's history and exploration, economy and natural resources, geography, and biodiversity.

The Gulf of Mexico is a partially enclosed body of water bordered by Mexico, the island of Cuba, and the USA. It connects to the Atlantic Ocean via the Straits of Florida and to the Caribbean Sea through …

This partially landlocked body of water, an indentation in the southeastern coast of North America, served as an avenue for discovery, exploration, and settlement of the southern and western sectors …

Flower Garden Banks – Coral reef ecosystem. Yucatán Cenotes – Underground freshwater caves. Campeche Bank Reefs – Large coral reef system. Sigsbee Deep – Deepest point in Gulf. Padre …

Feb 11, 2021 · Covering an area of 1,507,639 km2, the Gulf of Mexico is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean and the world’s largest gulf.

Sep 15, 2025 · The Gulf of Mexico, known as Golfo de México throughout Latin America, encompasses 1.6 million square kilometers (615,000 square miles) of ocean that has shaped the destiny of nations, …