A shrimp fisherman sorting his catch off the Alabama coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf Shrimping A shrimp fisherman sorting his catch off the Alabama coast of the Gulf of Mexico. © Ami Vitale

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Conserving the Lands and Waters Central to the Gulf of Mexico’s Way of Life

The Nature Conservancy has been protecting the natural character of the Gulf of Mexico for more than 40 years. We have been saving critical habitat through land acquisition, pioneering on-the-ground and in-the-water restoration projects, and advocating policies to achieve large-scale conservation in each of the Gulf states.

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What We Do in the Gulf of Mexico

Learn about The Nature Conservancy's work in the Gulf of Mexico.

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A Future for Oysters in the Gulf

We have a unique opportunity to reverse the decline of the Gulf’s oysters. Find out how.

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Initiative

GulfCorps Program Overview

With the help of partners, The Nature Conservancy is launching a new Gulf restoration project that aims to create 300 jobs over 3 years along the Gulf of Mexico.

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Community Incentives for Nature-Based Flood Solutions

The Nature Conservancy is leading an effort to link conservation and restoration with the FEMA's Community Rating System to reduce flood risk.

water lilies, cypress, Black Creek, Betty and Crawford Rainwater Perdido River Nature Preserve (2300 Acres on the Florida side of the Perdido River below I-10)
FL061220_D057.tif water lilies, cypress, Black Creek, Betty and Crawford Rainwater Perdido River Nature Preserve (2300 Acres on the Florida side of the Perdido River below I-10) © Beth Maynor Young

Our Gulf Experts

Learn about some of our key staff working on the ground in the Gulf of Mexico. We like to think of them as superheroes for the Gulf.

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