Striech, M. K., M. J. Ajemian, J. J. Wetz, and G. W. Stunz
Oil and gas platforms along the northwestern Gulf of Mexico (GOM) shelf have served as artificial reefs since oil and gas exploration intensified in the 1950s.
From the Abstract: “As hotspots of local biodiversity in the deep sea, preservation of cold-water coral reef communities is of great importance. In European waters the most extensive reefs are found at depths of 300 – 500 m on the continental margin.
Truchon, S. P., L. P. Brzuzy, D. Fawcett, and M. Fonseca
From the Abstract: “Hard substrates associated with offshore oil and gas platforms can contribute to the productivity of marine ecosystems, thereby generating local and regional economic benefits.
Nielsen, M., B. J. Godal, R. K. Bechmann, and T. Baussant
From the Preface: “This mini-review covers some general aspects of CWC biology and ecology and the regular framework and legislation in relation to oil and gas activities and vulnerable ecosystems.
From the Abstract: “Barite and barium concentrations in bottom sediments and coral skeletons from the vicinity of the hydrocarbon exploration well drilled in 1992–1993 in the Træna Deep, Norwegian Sea have been studied to assess the spreading of the dr
From the Abstract: “Anthropogenic threats to cold-water coral reefs are trawling and hydrocarbon drilling, with both activities causing increased levels of suspended particles.
From the Abstract: “Tubastraea coccinea and Mycetophyllia reesi were found to have ranges that extend throughout the Caribbean, as do most zooxanthellate scleractinian corals found there.
