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The Marine Minerals Administration manages the development of the nation’s offshore energy, mineral, and geological resources while promoting safety, protecting the environment, and conserving resources through strong regulatory oversight and enforcement.

10/28/2026

Every offshore emergency response begins long before an incident occurs.

From hurricane preparedness to emergency response planning, readiness depends on having the right plans and safety systems in place before they are needed.

We help prepare operators and response teams through source control equipment inspections and planning, oil spill response plan reviews, training, equipment readiness checks and Government-Initiated Unannounced Exercises. These efforts help verify that response plans and resources are ready when needed.

When an offshore incident occurs, we work with the U.S. Coast Guard and other partners, providing technical expertise and coordination to support an effective response.

On National First Responders Day, we honor the professionals whose training, discipline and commitment support offshore safety and emergency preparedness.

10/21/2026

Emerging oil spill response tools? Yeah, we’ve got those.

Remotely operated vessels? That too.

Boom systems and UAS technology that boost situational awareness and support faster decision making?

Yup, you can count on us for those as well.

Our experts joined the Gulf Response Alliance Conference in Austin to showcase these technologies and innovations.

By testing and demonstrating them before an incident occurs, the response community can better understand how to use them when they matter most.

10/21/2026

The Gulf Response Alliance Conference brought together responders, researchers, and technology experts in Austin, Texas, to demonstrate emerging tools for oil spill preparedness and response.

Across two technical demonstrations, participants saw how our remotely operated vessels, containment and recovery equipment, drones, and advanced sensors can work together to improve situational awareness, support safer operations, and help responders make faster, more informed decisions.

Our specialists helped showcase both on-water response capabilities and the use of Uncrewed Aerial Systems to collect and rapidly turn field data into actionable information.

By testing and demonstrating these technologies before an incident occurs, we help ensure the response community can better understand how to use them when they matter most.

10/20/2026

Safety oversight starts long before an offshore facility begins producing energy.

Our engineers and inspectors recently traveled to Singapore for a preproduction inspection of Shell’s Sparta platform. During the visit, the team reviewed critical equipment, emergency systems, operational components, and other elements essential to safe offshore operations.

This inspection is one step in a larger process. Next, Sparta will move to Texas for additional preparation and another round of inspections before heading to the Gulf of America.

From construction through production, oversight helps identify potential issues early and ensures offshore facilities are ready to operate safely, supporting a secure American energy future.

10/19/2026

The Marine Minerals Administration announced the availability of a Final Leasing Notice for an Outer Continental Shelf minerals lease sale offshore American Samoa for Lease Sale PACM-1.

The notice explains the areas offered, the sale schedule, lease terms, rental and royalty rates, and information for prospective bidders. Lease Sale PACM-1 is scheduled for November 19 and includes two areas offshore American Samoa.

A winning bid does not grant immediate permission to harvest deep sea minerals. It only allows early-stage activities like mapping and collecting information about the seafloor and ocean.

MMA will oversee a multistage regulatory process before any physical exploration or testing can begin.

Learn more in the news release: https://www.boem.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mma-announces-final-leasing-notice-first-ever-offshore-mineral-lease-sale

10/16/2026

We hosted a research town hall at OCEANS 2026 in Monterey, California, moderated by Dr. Guillermo Auad with panelists Dr. Rodney Cluck, Eric Miller, and Emily Ortiz. Audience engagement provided rich discussions around technical topics, partnerships, and interagency work, strengthening understanding and collaborative opportunities among global maritime professionals.

The panel outlined Gold Standard Science requirements, funding pathways, and how peer reviewed research supports offshore safety, environmental protection, and policy.

We encouraged collaboration across sectors and highlighted upcoming opportunities tied to critical minerals. This work helps ensure offshore decisions are grounded in strong science that protects communities and supports responsible resource management.

10/16/2026

Offshore safety doesn't end when a storm passes.

As Hurricane Isaias moved through the Gulf of America, our team monitored offshore conditions, tracked evacuations and production shut-ins, and worked to identify facilities most at risk from the storm.

Using storm data and information about offshore infrastructure, our personnel assessed potential risks based on factors such as facility age, structural conditions, and production levels. These assessments helped identify facilities for priority inspections once conditions improved.

On Saturday following the storm, we conducted aerial inspections of prioritized offshore facilities to check for damage and signs of pollution. The inspections found only minor damage and no observed pollution.

As operators return personnel offshore, inspect their facilities and work to restore production, we continue with regulatory oversight to help protect offshore workers and the environment.

Hurricane preparedness and recovery are shared efforts. While offshore operators are responsible for securing their facilities and ensuring safe operations, we provide regulatory oversight to help protect offshore workers, the environment, and the integrity of offshore infrastructure.

We appreciate the dedication of our personnel and industry partners who work throughout hurricane season to support safe and responsible offshore operations.

10/15/2026

We hosted a delegation from Espírito Santo, Brazil, for a technical exchange focused on offshore decommissioning and dismantling activities.

Representatives from the State Environmental Institute of Espírito Santo (IEMA) and the Brazilian Association for Sustainable Decommissioning (ABDS) met with our experts to learn more about U.S. operational procedures, environmental management systems, pollution control measures, occupational safety standards and internationally recognized decommissioning practices.

The technical exchange supported ongoing environmental analysis by IEMA and ABDS personnel responsible for decommissioning activities in Espírito Santo, home to the developing Porto Central multipurpose port and industrial complex.

By sharing technical knowledge and regulatory experience, we helped strengthen international collaboration on the safe and responsible management of offshore infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

10/14/2026

Shale yeah, we’re into fossils! Did you know fossils help scientists find the right sand to rebuild beaches in the Carolinas?

The ocean floor in this stretch of the Atlantic is composed of rocky, hard bottom and patchy sands, making it tough to locate suitable sand. That’s why we team up with SC DNR and USGS to make special maps that show where different kinds of sand might be hiding.

Because the sediments on this part of the coastal shelf are super old, carbon dating doesn’t work. Scientists study tiny fossils, like plankton, shells, and even shark teeth, buried in the layers to figure out how old each section is and whether it formed on land, along the coast or in the ocean.

When they know the age and source, scientists can map where it is under the ocean. States and communities then use that information to help restore their beaches.

Castle time, brought to you by the fossils!

10/09/2026

What does it take to get to yes?

While in Louisiana, Secretary Doug Burgum met with our employees in the Gulf of America Region and encouraged them to bring a “Yes…If” mindset to every challenge.

His message was clear: we can develop America’s energy and critical mineral resources responsibly by using expertise, innovation, and a strong commitment to safety and environmental protection.

Our work affects communities across the country. When we manage offshore energy and minerals responsibly, we help keep energy supplies steady, safeguard our ocean and coasts, and support the people who depend on these resources. This mission is foundational to America’s security and prosperity.

Producing energy and minerals here at home matters. Strong U.S. standards mean cleaner, safer, and more reliable development.

The Secretary’s visit was a reminder that meaningful change doesn’t require everyone to think the same way. It requires people willing to step forward and solve problems.

Our greatest resource isn’t beneath the Outer Continental Shelf. It’s the skill, commitment, and problem‑solving mindset of the people who manage it.

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