This paper was an introduction to the concept of rigs-to-reef and its associated activity in the Gulf of Mexico. It discusses how many structures have been reefs and their bottom depths.
From the Abstract: “Planning and policy issues associated with the utilization in California of portions of decommissioned oil platforms as artificial reefs are identified. Problems, solutions, and current progress are discussed.
Fowler, A. M., P. I. Macreadie, D. O. B. Jones, and D. J. Booth
Thousands of the world’s offshore oil and gas structures are approaching obsolescence and will require
decommissioning within the next decade. Many nations have blanket regulations requiring obsolete
From Background: “All five Gulf States have artificial reef programs, and over the past few decades the states have built artificial reefs both inshore and offshore across the Gulf Coast.
