Georges Bank: the legal issues

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Oceanus; (United States)

OSTI ID:6241908

Finn, D P

Scientists believe that spills or discharges from oil drilling operations at Georges Bank, an extremely productive commercial fishery area in New England, could adversely affect fishery operations, especially if eggs or larvae are exposed to significant hydrocarbon pollution. Legal issues regarding the lease sale, including USDI's responsibility to protect commercial fisheries interests and to consider management alternatives that would protect marine resources, are reviewed. The effects of NOAA's actions in considering the designation of Georges Bank as a marine sanctuary are examined.

• Research Organization: Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst
• OSTI ID: 6241908
• Journal Information: Oceanus; (United States), Journal Name: Oceanus; (United States) Vol. 23:2; ISSN OCEAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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