Summary describing the work completed at Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.) Coastal Studies Institute for the Mississippi River Plume Hydrography Study (LATEX-B). It includes background information on the project funding and sponsorship, goals, methodology, and findings.

A bibliography of the ecological studies of the Louisiana-Texas coast.

A chapter which specifies management measures to protect coastal waters from silvicultural sources of non point pollution. Contains ten management measures that address various phases of forestry operations.

Cumulative bibliography of documents published between 1995 and 1997 regarding oil and gas research in five major topic areas: biology, chemistry/geochemistry/geology, engineering/physics, environment/ecosystem management/spills, and socioeconomic/regulation/general.

A report characterizing the velocity structure of the Mississippi River coastal plume as well as its hydrographic, pollutant chemistry, and biological properties.

Interim report of the "Gulf of Mexico Offshore Monitoring Experiment (GOOMEX): Phase 1" that analyzes the effects of offshore drilling and its resultant contaminants on the life cycles and composition of resident marine life. Data obtained from soil and tissue samples of marine life both near and far from contaminated areas is used to determine and manage the environmental changes rendered by offshore drilling.