Oil Slick off 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

Aerial view of a body of water with numerous discolored patches of water visible beneath the surface. The sunlight reflects off the water, creating a shimmering effect.

Keywords

Oil pollution of the sea, Oil spills

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00033

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil Slick off Pinellas County, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 516.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/516