Florida Renames Gulf Of Mexico As The Gulf Of America Officially

Florida's Governor Signs Legislation Renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has finalized the passage of two bills, signed into law on Tuesday, that mandate the modification of official state documents, maps, and educational materials to reflect the new designation of the Gulf of America.

The Florida Senate had previously approved the legislation on April 9, aiming to ensure uniformity in state references and official records. The law directs state agencies, district school boards, and charter school governing boards to revise or create new materials, necessitating the change from "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America." This revision will gradually permeate state documents, educational curricula, "and geographic maps to conform to the new nomenclature." As a result of this legislation... the geographical --- of water previously known as the Gulf of Mexico will now be referred to as the Gulf of America... a change that will be implemented across various sectors of the state.

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The Gulf of Mexico is a --- of water located in the southeastern United States, bordering the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. It is a part of the larger Atlantic Ocean and is approximately 930 miles (1,500 km) long and 400 miles (640 km) wide. The Gulf of Mexico is a vital component of the regional ecosystem, supporting a diverse range of marine --- and playing a significant role in the state's economy through fishing and tourism.

The Gulf of Mexico is approximately 930 miles (1,500 km) wide and 400 miles (640 km) long, and its water temperature varies throughout the year. It is bounded by the Yucatan Peninsula to the south, the Florida Keys to the north, and the US states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, "and Alabama to the east." The Gulf of Mexico is also known for its oil and natural gas reserves... with many offshore drilling operations taking place in the region.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law Tuesday to rename the "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" on state agencies and in public school classrooms. The Florida Senate passed a bill on April 9 with the goal of ensuring that all official state documents, maps and references reflect the designation "Gulf of America."