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World Data Ocean keeps oil and gas infrastructure in one place: one story so far. The section currently leads with “Quantifying Offshore Ecosystems: A Framework for Rigs-to-Reefs Decisions”. Decommissioning decisions for offshore oil and gas infrastructure have long been constrained by fragmented monitoring that rarely measures ecosystem function or connectivity. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to… The list below is every oil and gas infrastructure story on World Data Ocean, newest first.

Quantifying Offshore Ecosystems: A Framework for Rigs-to-Reefs Decisions
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Quantifying Offshore Ecosystems: A Framework for Rigs-to-Reefs Decisions

Decommissioning decisions for offshore oil and gas infrastructure have long been constrained by fragmented monitoring that rarely measures ecosystem function or connectivity. This paper confronts that gap directly. The Multiple Lines of Evidence framework offers a practical path forward, integrating video, environmental DNA, trophic analyses, and biophysical modelling into a harmonised assessment tool. It connects key ecological questions with measurable indicators, enabling transparent, context-specific decisions. This is a significant step toward balancing habitat retention debates with empirical evidence.