Oil Clumps on Tidal Flats on Gulf Side of Eleanor Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

December 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 seabed with scattered small rocks and marine life, and a yellow and black tool sits near the bottom right corner. The water appears shallow and clear, revealing various textures on the ocean floor.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills, Tidal flats, Rulers (Instruments)

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00257

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil Clumps on Tidal Flats on Gulf Side of Eleanor Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 292.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/292