Sand and Beach Polluted with Oil in Pinellas County, Florida, A

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 sandy beach with tire tracks running parallel to the shoreline, leading towards buildings and trees in the distance under a cloudy sky. The ocean waves gently lap against the shore on the left side of the image. There are several people can be seen in the distance walking along the beach.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Beaches

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00087

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Sand and Beach Polluted with Oil in Pinellas County, Florida, A" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 547.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/547