Buried and Cleaned Beach at Treasure Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

August 1993

Abstract

Oil pollution in or near coastal areas of Pinellas County, Florida. A collision between two barges and a freighter in 1993 caused oil to spill into Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and local waterways.

Alt Text

A sandy beach with waves gently lapping at the shore covered in piles of sand, featuring a shovel and a long rod lying on the sand. In the distance, buildings are visible along the coastline under a clear sky.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Beaches, Marine debris, Cleanup

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Treasure Island (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00160

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Buried and Cleaned Beach at Treasure Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 24.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/24