Rigs to reefs: California's offshore oil platforms produce more than just petroleum - they develop into lush habitats for marine life

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There are 27 aged oil and gas platforms in the California coast and some sectors are arguing that the removal of these platforms will cause the death of a large amount of fish that have made these their habitat. Some are also arguing that these rigs are not the ideal structures for artificial reefs and that the rigs do not contribute to the ecological sustainability of a species.

Facilities & equipment, Public affairs, Environmental aspects, Buildings and facilities, Habitat (Ecology), Public opinion, Habitats, Destruction, Offshore oil drilling rigs

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The channel islands: a prime piece of protected California real estate

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The Channel Islands lies at the junction of cold currents from Alaska, and warm tropical waters from Mexico that meet below point conception, north of Santa Barbara More than thirty thousand elephant seals, sea lions, northern fur seals, and harbor seals gather on Point Bennett, a vast area of bleached white sand, in the Channels islands National Park to breed and give birth.

Land, mineral, wildlife conservation, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, National Parks, Description and travel, National parks and reserves, Channel Islands (California)

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Animal magnetism

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The diversified marine resources in Sea of Cortez off southern Baja California are discussed.

Natural resources, Marine ecology, Gulf of California

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