MMS ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES PROGRAM: ONGOING STUDIES |
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Title: |
Impacts of Recent Hurricane Activity on Historic
Shipwrecks in the |
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Planning Areas: |
Central and Western |
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Total Cost: $262,500 |
Period of Performance: FY 2008 – 2010 |
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Conducting Organization: |
PBS&J |
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MMS Contact: |
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Description: Background: In the second half of 2005 the |
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Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the impacts caused by recent hurricane activity on known historic shipwrecks. This study proposes to investigate up to six known shipwreck sites, in water depths less than 130 feet below sea level, which have been previously documented in order to make a comparison of these sites pre- and post- hurricane. No comparable studies have been conducted through MMS. |
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Methods: The study will consist of performing remote sensing surveys and diver investigations over known shipwreck sites. Data collected from the new surveys will be compared with existing data to determine the extent of storm impacts. Information from storm activity in the area (e.g., wave height and wave-current interaction) will also be examined. |
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Products: Final Report, National Register of Historic Places nomination forms. |
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Importance to MMS: Information obtained from this study will be used to guide decision-makers in determining how to protect, and manage historic shipwreck sites with respect to MMS’ regulatory authority, as required by Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. This study will also provide decision-makers with information on what types of impacts can be expected during hurricane activity and how these events affect site size, distribution, and integrity. |
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Current Status: The contract was awarded on January 25,
2007 to PBS&J of |
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Final Report Due: |
January 2009 |
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Publications: |
None |
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Affiliated WWW Sites: |
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Revised date: |
March 2008 |
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