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Gulf of Mexico
The Nature Conservancy has been part of the Gulf Coast community for more than 35 years and we live and work in every Gulf state, from Florida to Texas and even Mexico and the Caribbean.
Gulf Oil Spill: Two Years Later
Read updates about our work in the Gulf of Mexico
Follow along on our restoration journey (and see pictures of baby sea turtles)
Oysters, Seagrass and Marine Life, Oh My!
Explore our interactive map to get a closer view of our work in the Gulf.
See how everyday people have stepped up to become a superhero for the Gulf.
High school senior Megan Brown uses a school project to help restore the Gulf.
Extreme Gulf Makeover: Alabama Edition
More than 500 volunteers get down and dirty to restore oyster reefs in Mobile Bay.
Restoring the Gulf: An Update from Cindy Brown
A look back at the last two years, and what the Gulf needs to move forward
Gulf Oil Spill: Two Years Later
Read updates about our work in the Gulf of Mexico
New Partnership for People and Nature
Mark Tercek, Conservancy CEO, announces new partnership with Oxfam in the Gulf of Mexico.
See a slideshow of animals in the Gulf and how they were affected by the oil spill.
See volunteers in action as they build oyster reefs in Mobile Bay.
Artists Support the Gulf through an auction at an Atlanta, Georgia gallery.
Speak Up for the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf restoration is essential for our economy and way of life
See how an artificial oyster reef is helping coastal Alabama.
Check out the muddy volunteers restoring oyster reefs in the Gulf.
Oysters, Seagrass and Marine Life, Oh My!
Explore our interactive map to get a closer view of our work in the Gulf.
Our interactive oyster reef shows why oysters are so much more than just a delicious appetizer.
Be inspired by some of nature's heroes, and learn how they've helped threatened plants, animals and landscapes make a comeback
Cool Green Science
New Partnership for People and Nature in the Gulf
April 2012 by Mark Tercek
Restoring the Gulf: An Update from Cindy Brown
March 2012 by Cindy Brown
Gulf of Mexico News
Groups Hail Progress on Gulf Restoration
April 18, 2012
Conservancy Expressing Concerns Regarding House Energy Bill
(Feb. 2012)
First Round of Restoration Projects Announced Under NRDA
(Dec. 2011)
Gulf Buzz
Gulf Restoration Under Way
AP: Texas signs first conservation deal using money from Gulf oil spill settlement
Coastal Restoration: A Smart Investment
Huffington Post commentary by Mark Tercek, CEO, The Nature Conservancy
Hear more buzz; click on the 2nd tab in our Newsroom.
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We need to act now, before it's too late. Watch the Video, Take Action
We're addressing Latin America's most pressing conservation issues. Read the Story
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Love Your Mom, Love Nature
Celebrate Mother’s Day and share your passion for conservation with these unique gifts of nature.