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Ok, I have a question regarding oil rigs. I do realize that the structure of a rig creates an artificial habitat which is good. My question is (not trying to start world wa III, just have little knowlege in how an active Rig functions) is what are the byproducts of a working rig? During the drilling, pumping and transferring process is their any by products that are leached into the water since these platforms are so isolated? I am sure there are policies in place because this is such a sore subject for most but I was just curious.
I still don't see how the net effect of active offshore rigs benefit the environement by the single fact that they create artificial reefs. The argument seems very similar to a tanning bed being healthy for you since they are a great source of Vitamin D.
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