Haven or hell? A perspective on the ecology of offshore oil and gas platforms

Author summary When man-made structures are introduced into the ocean, they swiftly become hubs for diverse marine life. Initially, simple organisms like bacteria and algae take hold, but over time, these communities evolve into complex ecosystems, fostering …

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Irene S. Fortune, Alethea S. Madgett, Ann Scarborough Bull, Natalie Hicks, Milton S. Love, David M. Paterson

Published: 2024-04-18

Source: Plos.org

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