The coastline of this state includes the towns of Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and Gulfport.
What is Mississippi
100
These marine mammals like to "play" or follow and interact with boats.
What are bottlenose dolphins
100
These sharks are named for their unique head shape derived from a household tool.
What are hammerhead sharks
100
These fish are known for their flat bodies and eyes facing toward the surface.
What are flounders
100
A common crab used for many Cajun and coastal cuisine.
What are blue crabs
200
The coastline of this state includes popular vacation destinations like Destin and Panama City.
What is Florida
200
Although common all over the world, humpback whales use this device to catch krill and small fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
What is baleen
200
These "sour" sharks with a yellowish tint feed on a variety of fish, shrimp, and crabs.
What are lemon sharks
200
These fish are known for their "whiskers" and stinging fins.
What are catfish
200
These mollusks with hardened shells for protection were devastated by the BP Oil Spill.
What are oysters
300
Hurricane Harvey devastated this state that borders the Gulf of Mexico.
What is Texas
300
This Gulf of Mexico migrant is the current, largest known animals on Earth.
What are Blue Whales
300
These sharks are not picky eaters and get their name from the somewhat striped pattern on their backs.
What are tiger sharks
300
Although commonly referred to as another color, a school of these fish are said to turn the top of the water gold.
What are red snapper
300
97% of these invertebrates are harvested in the Gulf of Mexico.
What are shrimp
400
Hurricane Katrina devastated this state that borders the Gulf of Mexico and includes the city of New Orleans.
What is Louisiana
400
Orcas, sperm whales, and many dolphins use this device to catch and hold onto prey.
What are teeth
400
These dangerous sharks are often found in brackish and fresh water.
What are bull sharks
400
If you have ever eaten Mahi Mahi, then you have eaten one of these fish.
What are Dolphinfish
400
This type of jellyfish is an invasive species in the Gulf of Mexico that is harmless to humans but may pose a threat to other wild life and ecosystems.
What is Australian spotted jellyfish
500
This state includes Baldwin and Mobile counties that border the Gulf of Mexico.
What is Alabama
500
Many believe sailors mistook these mammals in the Gulf of Mexico as mermaids.
What are West Indian Manatees
500
These Gulf of Mexico sharks are the fastest sharks in the world reaching speeds over 20 mph.
What are Mako Sharks
500
These game fish are known for their extravagant and lengthy dorsal fin along with their sharp nose.
What are sailfish
500
An invertebrate in the class of Xiphosura that are "living fossils."