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From the point of an environmentalist which is probably the most significant argument against offshore drilling for oil?
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- There is little need to take such Natural Resources from the ocean water.
- Oil corporates are falsely advertising an oil shortage in order to expand their drilling operations.
- The potential oil to be found is worth the capital investments needed to extract it.
- The possible harm to the balance of nature is more important than a gain in energy.
- Coal is a preferable resource to oil
You know when you see all of the pretty white sand beaches in the brochures for tropical places and you'd kill just to go there? Yeah, well imagine all of those pretty coral reefs, the happy little sparkly tropical fish, and all of the magnificent sea turtles, dolphins, and the animals of this deep blue sea...gone. The relaxing clear water and the white sugar like sand completely black. It's like when you're in a parking lot on a rainy day and you see all of the pretty little swirly rainbow patterns in the puddles, yeah, sure, they're pretty, but only for a moment. Imagine that oil pattern over the ocean. If you're still not convinced tht offshore drilling is bad, think of the health hazards! no Surfing, boogie boarding, or skim boarding for the world, and you can kiss relaxing on the waves goodbye. Yeah, Ok, the gas prices will go down but we can ride bikes too you know. We're really selfish sometimes, us Americans.
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From the point of view of an environmentalist which is probably the most significant argument against offshore drilling for oil?
The possible harm to the balance of nature is more important than a gain in energy
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Which groups would likely have the most differing views on offshore oil exploration?
China and Vietnam have very different views on offshore oil exploration. In May 2014, Vietnam stated that they will take all measures necessary to defend their interests if China doesn't remove their oil rigs from waters in both of their waters.
What resources did Vietnam veterans have?
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From the point of view of an environmentalist which is probably the most significant argument against offshore drilling for oil?
The possible harm to the balance of nature is more important than a gain in energy
What is the most significant argument against offshore drilling for oil?
The president of the United States is elected by the electoral college. What type of system is this?
What is Diamond Offshore Drilling's population?
The population of Diamond Offshore Drilling is 4,200.
How much will gas prices go down if offshore drilling is allowed?
Not much, if any. It'll take years before a single drop shows up at the pumps. And then there's the (rather silly) political point of view: Yes, because there will be more fuel... more fuel... less $ at the pump. Also, we will not be buying from other foreign countries... that's good. The only reason not to support offshore drilling is to "save the wild life". Unless you are an environmentalist... you should support offshore drilling.
What has the author William J Renfro written?
William J. Renfro has written: 'The mobile offshore drilling industry in the Southwest and the financing of mobile offshore drilling units' -- subject(s): Offshore oil well drilling, Finance
What are the pros and cons of off-shore drilling?
Pros of offshore drilling are lower prices and increased domestic production. Cons of offshore drilling are carbon emissions and environmental hazards.
How many natural disasters were caused by offshore drilling?
None. Any disaster caused by offshore drilling would be a man-made disaster.
Does offshore oil drilling harm wildlife?
Yes, minorly, it is drilling mud.
Where can one find a list of offshore drilling jobs?
One can find a list of offshore drilling jobs on many websites. Craigslist has a category designated to finding workers for these types of jobs. One can find a few listings of offshore drilling jobs on this website.
What is Offshore oil drilling?
Offshore oil drilling refers to the extraction of oil from beneath the seabed in oceans, seas, or other large bodies of water. You can check out mineralview (dot) com blogs for more information.
Who is the largest offshore drilling contractor in the world?
hercules
What is an offshore platform and how is it different an onshore drilling rig?
An offshore platform is a structure that is installed over as group of wells that was drilled by an offshore drilling rig. The function of the platform is to produce the oil from these wells. A platform can be mounted to the seabed or could be a floating type platform. Offshore drilling rigs are for drilling the wells and are mobile and moved from area to area. Onshore drilling rigs are mobile units too and are moved from pad to pad for drilling and exploration. After a well is drilled onshore, a wellhead is installed on the well. There is no need for a platform as this only economically viable in offshore applications. There have been cases where an offshore well was drilled from land into the sea, but operated from land. This can only be possible if the oil formation is not too far offshore.
