Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf studies results: 1973-1985. Narrative summary

Technical Report · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6281175

Fritz, A T

The Minerals Management Service Offshore Environmental Studies Program was initiated in 1973 by the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies needed to predict, assess, and manage impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and nearshore areas that may be affected by oil and gas activities. The document summarizes the principal results of studies in the Atlantic OCS Region. Descriptions of studies results are divided into the following major types; physical processes, biologic, endangered species, and socioeconomic. Results of each major type of study are further divided chronologically by planning area: North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, and South Atlantic.

• Research Organization: Minerals Management Service, Vienna, VA (USA). Atlantic OCS Region
• OSTI ID: 6281175
• Report Number(s): PB-87-195905/XAB; OCS/MMS-86/0080
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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