Benthic Structures, 2007-2008

Author(s)

National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis

Description

This raster dataset shows the locations of benthic structures (oil rigs) in the world's oceans. Structures included are gas and communication pipelines and oil extraction rigs. Benthic structures built in the ocean leave a footprint of destroyed habitat where they are built. See the Lineage section for complete information regarding data sources and processes. This dataset is part of the Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems, a collection of data and analyses related to anthropogenic drivers of change in marine ecosystems. The goal of this research is to estimate and visualize the global impact that humans are having on the oceans' ecosystems. National Center for Ecologial Analysis and Synthesis. (2008) Benthic Structures (Oil Rigs) 2007-2008. Science. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/fq473pc0404 Please see supplimental online materials for more information. This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.

Publisher

Science

Collection

A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems

Place(s)

Earth and Earth (Planet)

Subject(s)

Drilling platforms, Underwater pipelines, Environmental impact analysis, Oceans, Utilities and Communication, Imagery and Base Maps, and Structure

Year

2007 and 2008

Held by

Stanford

More details at

https://purl.stanford.edu/fq473pc0404

Use and reproduction

This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use.

Copyright

This work is in the Public Domain, meaning that it is not subject to copyright.