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Partial deactivation, where the top of the platform is removed to a depth of about 25 meters, leaves the bottom part for marine life. However, not every platform can become a reef. Data from differences in platform design, sea currents, and local fauna make a one-size-fits-all approach impractical. Research shows that it is important to assess each platform individually.
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As a marine scientist who studies platforms notes, the issues of deactivation become increasingly complex, especially when older platforms are home to endangered species. International agreements on deactivation of oil platforms, such as those in the North Sea, require their complete dismantling, despite the presence of marine life.
