Cleaning up Oil on Beach in 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 group of people standing on a beach with oil spillage along the shoreline, buildings and palm trees visible in the background. The ocean waves gently lap against the contaminated sand.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Beaches, Marine debris, Cleanup

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00016

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Cleaning up Oil on Beach in Pinellas County, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 4.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/4