Oil Deep in Mangroves, Eleanor Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

July 1994

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 dense mangrove forest with twisted roots, surrounded by green foliage. The sunlight filters through the trees, casting patterns on the water's surface.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Mangroves

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

D34-00280

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil Deep in Mangroves, Eleanor Island, Florida" (1994). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 297.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/297