This authoritative handbook provides extensive up to date coverage of the technology used in the exploration, production and operations in an offshore setting. Topics include a range of introductory texts to in-depth reference works covering geology, geophysics, petrophysics and reservoir/petroleum engineering. In addition, this book provides comprehensive coverage and discussion on environmental impact of the offshore oil and gas industry. Specifically, worldwide advances in studies, control, and prevention of the industry's impact on the marine environment and its living resources are addressed. The authors consider the main impact factors of the offshore activity and outlines conditions providing the balance of interests for the oil industry and fisheries. Based on currently available information, environmental requirements for discharges and seawater quality are substantiated. Extensive coverage of offshore and deepwater operations Environmental impact of the offshore oil and gas industry Based on currently available information, environmental requirements