Benthic Conservation Features and Species Associated With Subsea Pipelines: Considerations for Decommissioning
Oil and gas pipelines that lie exposed on the seabed can function as “artificial reefs,” providing habitat for fish and benthic species, including some that are listed under conservation designations. As the offshore hydrocarbon industry matures, operators and national governments must decide whethe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Marine Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmars.2019.00200/full |