Extensive Oil at Madeira Beach, Florida, A

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 beach with dark, oily patches along the shoreline and buildings in the background. The ocean waves gently lap against the contaminated sand. With a large group of people in yellow pants standing in the distance.

Keywords

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

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Madeira Beach (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00009

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Extensive Oil at Madeira Beach, Florida, A" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 251.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/251