Red snapper

[Finfeatherfur]

I know of no vessel that draws 50' of water. Why doesn't the Feds allow us to P&A the wells and then "reef in place" ever one of these in water depths >80'. We can the piles 50' below the water surface and have a hell of a reef for a long time.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by Finfeatherfur

I know of no vessel that draws 50' of water. Why doesn't the Feds allow us to P&A the wells and then "reef in place" ever one of these in water depths >80'. We can the piles 50' below the water surface and have a hell of a reef for a long time.

I always wonder the same thing

[jchief]

Originally Posted by Finfeatherfur

I know of no vessel that draws 50' of water. Why doesn't the Feds allow us to P&A the wells and then "reef in place" ever one of these in water depths >80'. We can the piles 50' below the water surface and have a hell of a reef for a long time.

x3

[SULPHITE]

Originally Posted by Finfeatherfur

I know of no vessel that draws 50' of water. Why doesn't the Feds allow us to P&A the wells and then "reef in place" ever one of these in water depths >80'. We can the piles 50' below the water surface and have a hell of a reef for a long time.

agreed!!!!!

[capt hoop]

Originally Posted by Finfeatherfur

I know of no vessel that draws 50' of water. Why doesn't the Feds allow us to P&A the wells and then "reef in place" ever one of these in water depths >80'. We can the piles 50' below the water surface and have a hell of a reef for a long time.

There are a few places like that around. Don't know how they got that way. May have been some of the storms.

[Finfeatherfur]

Originally Posted by capt hoop

There are a few places like that around. Don't know how they got that way. May have been some of the storms.

Our company still has work on the books to recover platforms in water blown over from Katrina and Rita, so yes I know they are out there. My question is, why can't we just cut the legs 40-50' below the water line and put a floating bouy marking it as a reef. The trawlers would see the bouy and stay clear, so no damage to their nets, the vessels would see the aid to navigation and stay clear, and the eco system would continue to thrive.