Offshore Oil and Gas Platforms as Stepping Stones for Expansion of Coral Communities: A Molecular Genetic Analysis
The northern Gulf of Mexico (GOM) is one of the most productive oil and gas exploration areas in the world, currently containing approximately 3,800 offshore platforms. These platforms serve as artificial reefs in shallow water, which until their introduction was nearly devoid of shallow hard substr...
Main Author: | Atchison, Amy D |
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Other Authors: | Paul W. Sammarco |
Format: | Others |
Language: | en |
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LSU
2005
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Online Access: | http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-04052005-144033/ |
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