Mangroves in Oil-polluted Water, Pinellas County, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

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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 cluster of green mangrove plants growing in shallow, murky water with visible roots and branches above the surface. The background shows more dense vegetation partially submerged in the water.

Keywords

Oil pollution of water, Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Mangroves

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00215

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Mangroves in Oil-polluted Water, Pinellas County, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 286.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/286