Sea lions are often spotted resting on the platform during low tide. Photograph by Joe Platko This marine hot spot is one of 23 oil rigs and pipelines off the coast of California, fifteen of which ...

To find pockets of oil and gas under the sea floor, energy companies use loud air guns to create seismic maps. Once a large deposit is found, rigs (also called platforms) more than two miles deep ...

Min said mandating the decommissioning of oil platforms would give the state leverage in discussions with the operating companies about how to clean up the rigs and, if possible, convert them to ...