Boom and Oil at Blind Pass, Florida

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 body of water with a yellow boom floating on its surface, bordered by rocks and a concrete walkway. In the background, there are buildings and palm trees.

Keywords

Oil pollution of the sea, Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Riprap, Marine debris, Cleanup, Oil spill booms, Apartment houses

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00177

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Boom and Oil at Blind Pass, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 32.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/32