Proceedings of Marine Environmental Implications of Offshore Drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Conference/Workshops Held at St. Petersburg, Florida on January 31, February 1, 2, 1974

摘要

The impending Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil exploration and production activities in the eastern Gulf of Mexico have catalyzed the interest and concern of a significant cross section of individuals and organizations. The conference/workshops were planned and held to properly define by priority the critical research and/or information needs in the subject area, to discuss the development of a scientifically sound and relevant interdisciplinary program and to identify the persons to implement same. The conference/workshop sessions were attended by 352 persons; participants came from many parts of the United States.