1. Growth rates, densities, and distribution of Lophelia pertusa on artificial structures in the Gulf of Mexico. Open Access Author: Larcom, Elizabeth Ansley Title: Growth rates, densities, and distribution of Lophelia pertusa on artificial structures in the Gulf of Mexico. Graduate Program: Biology Keywords: Lophelia pertusagrowth ratesartificial structuresGulf of Mexicooil rigsship wrecksimage analysisdepth distribution File: Download Larcom_Master_Thesis_Spring_2013.pdf Committee Members: Charles Raymond Fisher Jr., Thesis Advisor/Co-Advisor