AGSL GeoDiscovery
Benthic Structures, 2007-2008
- Description:
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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.
This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.
- Resource Link:
- https://purl.stanford.edu/fq473pc0404
- Identifier:
- https://purl.stanford.edu/fq473pc0404
- Language:
- eng
- Creator:
- National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
- Publisher:
- Science
- Provider:
- Stanford
- Resource Class:
- Datasets
- Resource Type:
- Raster data
- Subject:
- Drilling platforms, Underwater pipelines, Environmental impact analysis, Oceans, Utilities and Communication, Imagery and Base Maps, and Structure
- Theme:
- Oceans, Utilities, Imagery, Land Cover, and Structure
- Temporal Coverage:
- 2007 and 2008
- Date Issued:
- 2008
- Spatial Coverage:
- Earth and Earth (Planet)
- Rights:
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This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use.
- Rights Holder:
- This work is in the Public Domain, meaning that it is not subject to copyright.
- Access Rights:
- Public
- Format:
- ArcGRID
- Georeferenced:
- false