Gulf of Mexico Basin

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:geographical_feature
gptkbp:area approximately 1.6 million square kilometers
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Gulf_of_Mexico
gptkbp:contains numerous estuaries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gulf of Mexico Basin
gptkbp:includes gptkb:river
gptkb:Rio_Grande
Florida Peninsula
gptkbp:is_affected_by hurricanes
oil spills
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
several rivers
gptkbp:is_home_to gptkb:dolphins
gptkb:sharks
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:starship
commercial fisheries
coral reefs
various fish species
various bird species
various marine species
mangroves
sea turtles
various habitats
seagrass beds
manatees
recreational fisheries
aquaculture operations
marine sanctuaries
gptkbp:is_known_for biodiversity
its historical significance
tourism and recreation
its rich cultural heritage
oil and gas reserves
its natural resources
its unique ecosystems
its recreational activities
its warm waters
its fishing grounds
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Gulf_of_Mexico
the Gulf Coast region
the Atlantic Ocean watershed
the United States' coastal waters
the larger Gulf of Mexico ecosystem
the larger Gulf of Mexico region
gptkbp:is_subject_to climate change impacts
regulatory measures
environmental concerns
coastal erosion
flooding risks
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by U. S. states including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:major_city gptkb:Houston
gptkb:New_Orleans
gptkb:Tampa
gptkbp:significance shipping routes
gptkbp:supports fishing industries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_de_La_Salle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5