Table 3. Lease sales in 1959, 1973, 1976, and 1978 in the gulf waters of Mis- 

 sissippi, Alabama, and Florida combined (U.S. Department of the Interior 

 1980a). 



L.S. #5 is not considered part of MAFLA, but all leasing was in waters 

 adjacent to Florida. 



Table 4. Lease sales (acres) offered and leased in 1959, 1973, 1976, and 1978 

 for Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida combined (U.S. Department of 

 the Interior 1980a). 



L.S. #5 is not considered part of MAFLA, but all leasing was in waters 

 adjacent to Florida. 



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