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• Climate in the Gulf
• The Report
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Gulf States Overview

Alabama canebrake pitcher plant Endangered Florida Panther Louisiana state bird - Brown Pelican Mississippi state flower - Magnolia Texas state flower - Bluebonnet
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas

The Gulf Coast region of the United States is an expansive area that is home to a rich and complex set of ecosystems. Some of the impacts of climate change will be uniform throughout this region, while others will be more localized. Choose a state and find out about the potential impacts of climate change on the environment, human health, and the economy.

Survey the states:
Alabama | Florida | Louisiana | Mississippi | Texas




Photo Credits:
Alabama canebrake pitcher plant - Threatened & Endangered Species of Alabama. R. Johnson & B. Wehrle; www.pfmt.org.
Panther - South Florida Water Management District.
Brown Pelican - South Florida Water Management District.
Magnolia - Floridata.com, M. Harris.
Bluebonnet - www.actnowgraphics.com, A. Funke Taylor.
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Survey the Gulf States
• Overview
• Alabama
• Florida
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• Texas

Tour Special Places
• Overview
• Apalachicola Bay
• Big Thicket
• Everglades
• Laguna Madre
• Mississippi Delta