Habitat requirements and expected distribution of Alaska coral. Final report

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981

OSTI ID:6175211

Cimberg, R L; Gerrodette, T; Muzik, K

The objectives of the study are to provide the Alaskan OCS office of the Bureau of Land Management with: (1) a compilation and synthesis of information from the literature and other sources regarding the distribution, abundance, habitat requirements, and probable locations of corals along the Alaskan OCS waters; (2) a discussion of the potential effects of oil and gas exploration and development on corals; and (3) recommendations for further studies of corals and the effects of oil and gas exploration and development on these organisms.

• Research Organization: National Ocean Service, Anchorage, AK (USA). Ocean Assessments Div.
• OSTI ID: 6175211
• Report Number(s): PB-87-195202/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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OFFSHORE DRILLING
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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