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The Minerals Management Service supports an extensive program of
scientific studies. As part of this national program, the Pacific
OCS Region manages a variety of scientific studies to increase our
understanding of the marine and coastal environment and the
potential effects of oil and gas activities on this environment in
California. About $1 to $2 million is spent annually in the Pacific
Region to fund research in physical oceanography, biology, ecology,
and socioeconomics. A list of studies currently underway as well
those beginning this year are listed under
Current Environmental Studies and at
Study Profiles. Studies proposed for
funding in future fiscal years are described in the
Environmental
Studies Development Plan, (includes previous Studies
Development Plans for additional reference:
2006-2008,
2007-2009,
2008-2010, and
2009-2011.) Study
priorities may change from those indicated in a plan due to MMS work
priorities and information needs.
Information on a wide variety of subjects resulting from this
national studies program can be found in the Environmental Studies
Program Information System
(ESPIS). This system contains
a searchable database of study results covering a wide range of
topics in physical, biological, and social sciences set in
geographical locations from the Arctic Ocean to the tropics.
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