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Master of Arts in Marine Affairs
Through discussion of Semisubmersible Exploratory Drilling Platforms and their role as vectors in marine biological introductions, this paper establishes a base of knowledge for future referral. Included in this project are details of semisubmersibles, their unique characteristics and operations, historical movements, past introductions, future operations, and continuing potential for invasions. The significance of semisubmersibles as biological vectors is further addressed. Three criteria will be used to assess the significance of the role of semisubmersibles in the introduction of alien species: first, what is the rate of SEDP movements over time; second, how are SEDP movements unique, and what role does that uniqueness play; third, of what environmental impact are the biological invasions precipitated by the SEDP movements?
Bercaw, Sean S., "The Role Played by Semisubmersible Exploratory Drilling Platforms as a Vector in Marine Biological Introductions" (1993). Theses and Major Papers. Paper 374.