Oil on Beach at South Redington, Florida, A

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

Aerial view of beachfront houses with sandy shores and clear water. Palm trees line the properties near the coastline and there is a dark oily patch of color on the sand.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Beaches, Coasts

Extent

1 aerial photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Redington Beach (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00007

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil on Beach at South Redington, Florida, A" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 505.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/505