Oil on Riprap at South Side of Johns Pass, Treasure Island, 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 long, dark yellow object lies on a rocky shoreline near the water's edge. The rocky shoreline covered in black oily liquid. The ocean waves gently lap against both the shore and the object.

Keywords

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

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00116

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil on Riprap at South Side of Johns Pass, Treasure Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 570.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/570