The Gulf of Mexico Shallow Water Province is a historically energy-rich area in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A joint report released November 19, 2019 by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management titled, “Gulf of Mexico Data and Analysis/ Leasing, Drilling and Production, Gulf of Mexico Shallow Water Potential Stranded Assets,” provides significant observations on the decline of the Shallow Water Province. The following links provide detailed information, statistics and background on the Gulf of Mexico Shallow Water Province and recommendations to avoid the potential of stranding oil and natural gas resources.