Foreshore Oil at Treasure Island, 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 person wearing a yellow shirt, red shorts, and sandals stands on a wet, dark liquid on the shore near water. The ground appears uneven with patches of light and dark areas. The ocean is visible in the distance to the right.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Beaches

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00129

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Foreshore Oil at Treasure Island, Florida, A" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 275.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/275