Off the coast Peru, at the junction of the cold nutrient-rich Humboldt Current and the warm Equatorial Counter Current, a decommissioned oil drilling platform stands quiet and idle. Beneath the ...

Around the world, thousands of offshore oil and gas platforms are reaching the end of their operational life. The International Energy Agency estimates that more than 12,000 exist globally – with more ...

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At this year's OC Fair, one of the most unique rides isn't a ride at all. It's a virtual plunge 100 ft. below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, and under one of California's offshore oil platforms, to ...

The MX-1 oil rig, located about 2 miles off the coast of Peru, was decommissioned in 2011 and became a thriving artificial reef, according to a study. Photo by Denisse Sotomayor Screen grab of photo ...