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The Impact of Offshore Drilling Activities on Marine Ecosystems

China Oilfield Services Limited, Oilfield Chemicals, Langfang 065201, Hebei, China

https://doi.org/10.58531/ijest/2/1/2

Received: 16 December 2023 / Accepted: 10 January 2024 / Published: 11 January 2024

The article delves into the impact of offshore drilling on marine ecosystems, focusing on environmental concerns arising from pollutants, drilling waste, and oil spills. It highlights threats to marine biodiversity, habitat disruptions, and water pollution. The study aims to deepen our understanding of the complex relationship between offshore drilling and its environmental effects, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive assessment and mitigation. It explores regulatory frameworks, industry practices, and challenges in enforcing compliance, advocating for enhanced collaboration and monitoring systems to promote responsible offshore drilling and protect marine ecosystems.

offshore drilling, marine ecosystems, environmental impact

Deng C., Guo L. The Impact of Offshore Drilling Activities on Marine Ecosystems. Int. J. Eng. Sci. Technol., 2024, 2(1), doi: 10.58531/ijest/2/1/2

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