Student Research Pages - Gulf of Mexico
Here in Texas, our beach water comes from the Gulf of Mexico, a special part of the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its bowl shape, the Gulf of Mexico seems a lot like its own ocean.
The Gulf of Mexico is very important to Texas. Many Texans fish there to earn money. Others fish there for fun.
Every beach we have in Texas is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Land along the Gulf of Mexico is called the "Gulf Coast." Not all of the Gulf Coast has beaches with waves. Some of the water touches the land via bays and estuaries.
Read a little bit about the Gulf Coast history here: