PANAMA CITY BEACH — For Chantille Weber, the Gulf of Mexico is more than just a tourist attraction. It's also the home of many marine species that deserve to thrive. As coastal resource ...

The ship is part of the program's efforts to create artificial reefs in the Gulf of Mexico that will serve as a haven for fish, coral, and other sea life. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook More ...

Waters around the Florida Keys and the northern Gulf's Flower Garden Banks are sanctuaries. A network of protected reefs thrives off the coast of Veracruz, Mexico. Cuba also safeguards portions of ...