ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES
This table gives a general overview of the different environmental sensitivities that could be impacted by offshore oil and gas development. Socioeconomic sensitivities as well as the use of resources have been included.
| Environmental quality |
Atmosphere
Water
Sediment / soil |
| Materials |
Renewables
Non-renewables |
| Non-humans |
Plants |
| Animals |
Vertebrates |
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals |
| Invertebrates |
| Space |
Natural habitat
Built environment |
| Human society |
Company workforce |
| Local economy |
Residents |
| Businesses |
Tourism
Fishing
Shipping
Oil industry
Other |
| Services |
| National economy |
| Company itself |
Long term
Short term |
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