Oil and gas facilities can be recycled as artificial reef material. Again, research consistently shows that recycled oil and gas facilities make nearly ideal reef material. Artificial reef programs provide a win, win opportunity for both public and private sectors. An artificial reef can be but isn't always a more economical alternative option for operators. In these cases operators have been willing to donate valuable reef material to state programs and allow the reef managers to gain this material at no cost to the public.
Participation is essential in an artificial reef program.
This short term impact in reduced quantify our reduced level of operations that can result in lower emissions and other nonwater quality impacts like fuel produced fuel consumption, lower risk exposure and shorter time on site. It's also the highest long-term benefits option. It creates a diverse fully functioning marine habitat that will remain in place providing these benefits almost indefinitely. We are and have been an active supporter of artificial reef programs for many years. We've pioneered the donations and use of artificial oil and gas facilities as artificial reef material.