Offshore oil and gas in California, Oil extraction platforms in Santa Barbara Channel, United States.
Twenty-three offshore drilling platforms extract oil and natural gas from deep beneath the Pacific Ocean along the California coast.
The first offshore drilling platform in California was installed in 1958, marking the beginning of large-scale marine petroleum extraction in the region.
The presence of offshore oil platforms has influenced local maritime communities, shaping fishing practices and marine resource management approaches.
Marine vessels must maintain a distance of at least 500 meters from active extraction platforms due to federal safety regulations.
The underwater sections of these platforms function as artificial reefs, supporting dense populations of rockfish and other marine species.
GPS coordinates: 34.38972,-119.90583
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:16
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