Should we continue to destroy old oil-industry structures or preserve the thriving coral-reef ecosystems they're supporting?

A decommissioned oil rig site off Grand Isle offers a new shallow-water template for the Louisiana Rigs-to-Reef programs.

Working on an oil rig has always been my dream job ... It had a five-aside football pitch, a cinema room, a golf simulator, and a fishing station. You could store your catch in a freezer.

Ever wondered what it's like to work at sea on an offshore oil rig? For many, the idea of weeks spent away from family is daunting – as is the thought of gruelling labour in turbulent conditions.

According to data from Baker Hughes BHI, the number of rigs drilling for oil and gas has fallen by about 20% in the past year. This decline reversed a steady increase that began after the rig ...