Vertical Reefs

Abstract

This book provides an overview for the general public on various aspects of offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Chapters include 1) The Why and Where of Drilling for Oil and Gas; 2) Rigs and Platforms; 3) Natural Reefs and Banks Compared to the Platforms; 4) How Life Arrives at the Platforms; 5) Biological Invasions and Platforms; 6) Resident Animals; 7) Large Visiting Animals; 8) Recreational Use; 9) The Fate of Platforms.