Offshore oil: dialogues toward understanding. Proceedings of a national conference on the effects of OCS oil and gas development on coastal states. Held June 22-24, 1977 in Galveston, Texas.

During the three days of these proceedings, participants examined the techniques used and problems associated with assessing onshore and nearshore effects of offshore oil and gas activities. The purpose of the conference was to provide the forum for increasing communication among all affected interests and increasing understanding of the problems and needs being faced by coastal communities and industries.