<P> On a logistical level, Seasteads could be too remote, and not offer sufficient amenities (such as access to culture, restaurants, shopping) to be attractive to potential residents . It is also possible that seasteads can't be built to withstand open ocean conditions in an economical fashion . </P> <P> Seasteads may cause environmental damage from visual pollution, resource extraction, and waste production . Some critics believe that Seasteads will exploit both residents and the local population, though it this is purely hypothetical . Some believe that Seasteads exist primarily to allow wealthy individuals to avoid paying taxes . Others believe that Seasteads will allow seastead residents to pursue anti-social ends, such as avoiding financial, environmental, and labor regulations . </P> <P> The Seasteading Institute held its first conference in Burlingame, California, October 10, 2008 . 45 people from 9 countries attended . The second Seasteading conference was significantly larger, and held in San Francisco, California, September 28--30, 2009 . The third Seasteading conference took place on May 31 - June 2, 2012 . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (April 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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