On a North Sea oil rig several years ago, an engineer noticed a strange phenomenon. A cloud of insects would descend from the ...
A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters.
They have been growing on subsea structures for decades but are now under threat as old platforms are decommissioned.
The MX-1 oil rig, located about 2 miles off the coast of Peru, was decommissioned in 2011 and became a thriving artificial reef, according to a study. Photo by Denisse Sotomayor Screen grab of photo ...