Office/Division Program
TAP
Project Number
44
Category
Research Initiation Date (Award Date)
Research Performing Activity
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Research Principal Investigator
Dr. Earl Hays
Research Contracting Agency
Description
The objective was to determine the probabilities of killing fish by removing wellheads using explosives. Factors such as time of year, water depth, and type of explosive will be studied in order to relate blast effects upon different species and sizes of fish. Explosive test data from Project No. 25 is being used.
Latest progress update
Complete. Surveys were made on fish species, habitat, etc., prior to explosive testing in New England waters. Tests and analysis indicate no substantial damage to fish populations.