Oil Spill at Blind Pass, Treasure Island, Florida, C

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 body of discolored water with waves gently lapping against a rocky shore, and multi-story buildings in the background under a cloudy sky. Palm trees are visible near the buildings.

Keywords

Oil pollution of the sea, Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Riprap, Apartment houses

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00120

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil Spill at Blind Pass, Treasure Island, Florida, C" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 573.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/573