Properties (58)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gulf
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gptkbp:borderedBy |
gptkb:Cuba
gptkb:Mexico gptkb:the_United_States |
gptkbp:contains |
the_Mississippi_River_delta
|
gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
gptkb:Houston
gptkb:New_Orleans gptkb:Tampa |
gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:whales
dolphins sea turtles |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Gulf of Mexico
|
gptkbp:impact |
hurricanes
|
gptkbp:influenced |
the Loop Current
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gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
water sports
beach resorts cruise ships |
gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for |
fishing
tourism |
gptkbp:is_a_site_for |
conservation efforts
environmental concerns oil spills marine tourism offshore drilling marine research |
gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
hurricane activity
oil and natural gas |
gptkbp:is_home_to |
numerous marine species
|
gptkbp:is_known_for |
its rich biodiversity
its warm waters its seafood industry |
gptkbp:is_part_of |
the_Gulf_of_Mexico_Basin
|
gptkbp:isConnectedTo |
gptkb:the_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:the_Caribbean_Sea |
gptkbp:region |
coral reefs
cultural heritage historical significance biodiversity hotspots colonial history historical trade routes scientific research tourist attractions coastal wetlands cultural significance mangroves marine protected areas fishing grounds geological interest shipping lanes ecological importance fishing communities modern economic activities economic importance climate impact indigenous peoples' history marine_ecosystems |
gptkbp:supports |
shipping and trade
|
gptkbp:surrounding_area |
approximately 1.6 million square kilometers
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