Villere C. Reggio
Minerals Management Service, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70123
e:mail villere_reggio@smtp.mms.gov

Abstract

Marine debris associated with offshore oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico has been an issue of major concern for over 10 years. Responding to solution strategies beyond regulatory controls, the oil and gas industry has excelled as a participant, leader, and partner. Public, private, and regional initiatives focused on public education, loss prevention, and removal of solid waste adversely impacting coastal beaches have been fueled by the petroleum industry. Besides identifying the outstanding level of the gas and oil industry's voluntary participation in efforts to reduce the causes and effects of marine debris, this paper identifies coastal and marine recreational benefits stemming from the offshore leasing program in the Gulf of Mexico region.

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