Description of the Mid-Atlantic Environment
Date
1989
Authors
Minerals Management Service
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
U.S. Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, Atlantic OCS Region, Environmental Assessment Section
Abstract
This report discusses the major issues and areas of concern for the mid-Atlantic environment that are considered in the planning process for oil and gas leasing and operations on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The issues are addressed with respect to the potential environmental consequences of mid-Atlantic oil and gas exploration, development and production.
Description
253 p.
Keywords
continental margins, offshore oil leases, offshore gas leases, data, environmental aspects, physical oceanography, continental shelf