#GulfofMexico

[vainaspaver]

You Never Know How a Day Will End by lightonthewater

[swede1952]

A View from Shore

This is a view from Holly Beach, Louisiana, taken in the spring 2023. There are brown pelicans flying above the Gulf of Mexico and a little farther out a couple of white birds, probably gulls, float in the water.

You know, the photographs that I post here are not quite a vivid as the same photographs that I post at my pixel's gallery, because here, I reduce the size of the photos and usually make a slight reduction in the quality of the photos to make them easier to load.

Take a look: https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

[memenewsdotcom]

Hurricane Helene to form in Gulf

[benlowy]

Diving under an oil platform, you never know what you are going to see. Yes they are artificial structures drilling for oil - but coral grows everywhere and they attract small fish and… bigger fish that eat small fish. Somewhere in the Gulf of Mexico. #gulfofmexico #sharks #marineconservation #sonypartner #sonyalpha https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQZFyuuoph/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[photographybymichiale]

"When I am silent, I fall into the place where everything is music."

(Ripples under the water off Captiva Island, Florida)

[tea1677]

Even loves the beaches of Florida.

[naplesgolfguy]

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[cruisingaddicts]

Cruise Shorts - Sunrise Off the Coast of Belize on the Carnival Pride as We Sail into Port

#sunrise #sunrises #gulfofmexico #caribbeancruise #westerncaribbean #cruiseships #cruiseship #cruiselife #cruiser #belize #belizecity #belizetravel #belizecruise #carnival #carnivalcruise #carnivalpride

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[kmillspeaks]

What's up with the Mississippi River lately?

A look into the current saltwater intrusion affecting Louisiana

*Slight Disclaimer: To be clear, what you are reading now is not expert opinion, rather educated research formulated into my own knowledge and understanding of said subject material. Thank you for listening. 

Firstly, I think that it is appropriate to inform ourselves as to what this saltwater intrusion is. According to the U.S Geological Survey, “This interface between freshwater and saltwater is maintained near the coast or far below the land surface. The interface...is a diffuse zone where freshwater and saltwater mix. Under natural conditions, the seaward movement of freshwater prevents saltwater from encroaching on freshwater coastal aquifers. We generally see saltwater intrusions occur in spots where a pumping well (structural device used to extract liquid resources) is operated. To put it into current perspective though, the saltwater intrusion we are recently hearing about is due to a lack of rainfall within the regions that the Mississippi River occupies. Basically, water from the Gulf of Mexico has been invading the supply of water the Mississippi River provides, due to this drought. This has slowed and interrupted the flow of streaming water, enabling the intrusion of salt water to contaminate this freshwater supply.  

Hot and dry conditions over the summer seem to have triggered the extreme drought, affecting people not only in Mississippi, but in Southeast Louisiana as well. Residents' kitchen faucets, showers, and other essential water systems are becoming unsafe to utilize. People more at risk include pregnant women, those with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases. ABC News provides coverage of the intrusion situation in Louisiana. Following is a quote from Matt Roe, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans, when referring to the current state of the Mighty Mississippi River, “it doesn’t have the mass and velocity needed to push the salt water back down around the mouth of the river.” He is explaining the reason as to why the intrusion is happening.  

Because the water has become unsafe, reliance on prepackaged water bottles has become more common. These bottles are necessary to prepare meals in some areas, as well as to drink. A councilman from the Plaquemines Parish (greater southeast New Orleans region) Mark “Hobbo” Cognevich, chimes on the present affairs of the affected areas and says “grocery stores are constantly having to restock plastic water bottles, neighbors have reported getting rashes after showering...We are praying for rain...” It is evident that this water intrusion is a problem and is causing complications for ordinary living in the affected areas. So, how have officials responded to this environmental crisis? One example is the heightening of an existing underwater levee used to block and slow the flow of salt water. Also, millions of gallons of fresh water are being taken by barges to treatment facilities in impacted areas.  

All in all, while steps are being taken to aid the plight of residents, there is still a mistrust between residents and officials. I think this is so because Louisiana is a state that has endured prior instances of environmental disaster. The guidance given and availability of resources has not always been equitable or distributed in a timely manner, leaving residents distrusting and insecure in the faith of officials. 

I hope this was informative and was able to resonate with you in any way, appreciate the read! 

Cline, S. (2023, September 25). What is saltwater intrusion and how is it affecting Louisiana’s drinking water? ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/explainer-saltwater-intrusion-affecting-louisianas-drinking-water-103480428  

Water Resources Mission Area. (2019, March 2). Saltwater Intrusion. Saltwater Intrusion | U.S. Geological Survey. https://www.usgs.gov/mission-areas/water-resources/science/saltwater-intrusion 

[dieterbraunillustration]

GULF OF MEXICO WHALE Illustration for @earthjustice #earth #earthjustice #gulfofmexico #gulfofmexicowhale #whale #oilpollution #endangered #endangeredspecies #animals #endangeredanimals #wildlife #illustration #editorial #instaart #editorialillustration #vectorart #digitalart #digitalillustration #illustrator #dieterbraun #brauntown https://www.instagram.com/p/CrttQkYrT2L/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bikeorbob]

Through the Clouds Sunset #sky #skyporn #skylovers #skyphotography #skylover #clouds #cloudporn #cloudlovers #cloudphotography #sunset #sunsetlovers #sunsetphotography #emeraldcoast #gulfofmexico #sowal (at 30-A Santa Rosa Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqMSA-tOqkq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[swede1952]

Holly Beach.

This is a scene from Holly Beach, Louisiana, on the Gulf of Mexico. The birds are various gulls and terns.

"Holly Beach, also known as Cajun Riviera, is a sandy beach in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, where you can camp, fish, and enjoy the Gulf of Mexico." - wikipedia.org

[moments-by-milly]

Sea Into the Past

[flowersinurbia]

Beachwalked an Amazing Full Moon Lowtide this morning ... #dogslife #doggydogworld #dogs #perros #beachlife #beach #lowtide #moontide #sandbar #ocean #sea #gulfofmexico (at Mashes Sands Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSPOoXLURt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[myworldpassport]

St Pete Beach ▪️ if time could stand still I think that this could be the place

📸 July 19, 2017

[g0blin-witch]

3rd Ave South, Gulf Shore Boulevard