It is connected to it, certainly. All seas are connected to the oceans in one way or another, except inland seas, obviously.
The International Hydrographic Organization designates the Gulf of Mexico as an arm of the Atlantic Ocean so yes, it is considered the Atlantic Ocean.
Yes it is part of the Atlantic Ocean. However, it is not an ocean by itself. So don't think that asking "Is the Gulf of Mexico an ocean" is the same thing as asking " Is the Gulf of Mexico part of the Atlantic Ocean". Be smarter that the people who think those questions mean the same thing.
yes it is AN ARM OF IT don't believe people that say is an ocean or not part of Atlantic ocean GULF OF MEXICO AN GULF IN ATLANTIC OCEAN .
Both are different bodies of water. The Gulf of Mexico borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
you but still a smaller part of the atlantic ocean
yes becuse is an arm of atlantic ocean
YES
the two bodys of water surrounding Florida? The Atlantic Ocean on the East and the Gulf of Mexico on the West.
Gulf of Mexico
You are referring to the Gulf of Mexico which borders from the southern tip of Florida to the southern tip of Texas.
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico.
The Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico
The Pacific Ocean is to the west. However, the Gulf of California is between the Mexican mainland and the Baja Peninsula. To the east is the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea which both lead into the Atlantic Ocean.
The largest body of water that is to the est of Florida, is the Gulf of Mexico. It is an extension of and part of the Atlantic Ocean.
The country of U.S.A.'s state of Texas touches and is closest to the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf of Mexico is just southeast of Texas, and it connects to the Atlantic Ocean. The Gulf of Mexico is where most of Texas' major fisheries and offshore industries are. Along with Texas, the Gulf of Mexico also touches Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and the countries of Mexico and Cuba.
AnswerI think you are referring to the Gulf of Mexico, but I was not aware it was an extension of the Atlantic Ocean. I thought it was an extension of the Caribbean Sea because current flow is from the Caribbean into the Gulf, and then into the Atlantic via the strait between Key West and Cuba.The Gulf of Mexico is west of Florida.
The Mississippi River flows from north to south, running through many Midwestern US states. It empties directly into the Gulf of Mexico. It NEVER empties into ANY ocean. The State of Florida separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Atlantic Ocean; The Mississippi River is far away from both Florida and the Atlantic! Water currents from the Atlantic flow into the Gulf south and southwest of Florida, especially during hurricane season.
The Cody Sacry body of water which lies between the Indian ocean and The Atlantic ocean
The Gulf of Mexico is an extension of the Atlantic ocean which can be reached via the Florida Straits and by way of the Caribbean Sea.