Oil Slick at Long Key, St. Pete Beach, 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

A sandy beach with a line of oily liquid along the water's edge, featuring people walking near the shore and buildings in the background. The sky is clear and blue, reflecting on the calm ocean waters.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Beaches

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); St. Pete Beach (Fla.); Long Key (St. Pete Beach Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00155

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil Slick at Long Key, St. Pete Beach, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 589.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/589