We've had previous discussions re fed mandate to destroy old oil/gas rigs.+

[DocVikingo]

This is disgusting --> Explosive Fed. Mandate Killing Thousands of Red Snapper
http://www.local15tv.com/news/local/...8fuT40W_Q.cspx

[Zorrr2]

The old saying . . "Do as I say . . not as I do !" . . comes to mind !!!

This needs to be STOPPED !!!! Blowing it up I am sure is the easiest way for them . . but at what cost to the environment that has grown up around it ??

Why can it not be cut up and hauled away as scrap metal . . ????

Some branch of our ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNMENT should be JUMPING alllllll over this . . ????

[nolatom]

Wrongheaded on two counts. The old platforms should be kept as artificial reefs/habitats in the first place. And "blowed up real good" is not the way to remove them.

[NatashaS]

Strikingly similar to dynamite fishing in SE Asia, except this is sanctioned by a federal government. Hard for us to avoid looking hypocritical when we are criticizing reef blasting overseas.

Glad the practice was videoed and exposed.

[SaltyDog]

Support HMRMarine,
We are trying to get into this business but using hi pressure water cutting instead of explosives. Maybe our time is finally coming. It takes a little more time but doesn't really cost to much more either.
Dog

[DocVikingo]

Hey Mike,

I like that using high-pressure water cutting technique, although the real issue is not removing the rigs at all as they provide superb habitat & can make for some splendid diving.