Debates surround plan to convert oil platforms into artificial reefsFirst decommissioning in California waters likely within five years; Gulf of Mexico states have rigs-to-reefs programs in place by The Associated Press
The massive offshore oil platforms along California’s coast could one day be converted into fish-friendly marine preserves. Or the metal structures could corrode the ocean and contaminate marine life.
These different opinions are among the ideas offered by energy experts, fishermen and others who a....
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Platforms could enhance marine life Environmentalists want platforms removed Gulf states have rigs-to-reefs programs
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