These are the most dangerous ocean animals. Humans killed: 0 Habitat: Indo-Pacific region, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico Notable features: Colorful, stripped spikes that protrude from its body.

A NOAA photo of a Rice's whale—the species has lost some of its protections in the northern Gulf of Mexico. A NOAA photo ... to help protect this unique animal, and instead increase the risk ...

The BP Deepwater Horizon catastrophe in 2010 spilled 205.8 million gallons of oil and 225,000 tons of methane into the Gulf of Mexico. Only about 25 percent ... California by telling officials to ...