Oil in Spring Tide Swash on Spoil Island, Johns Pass Area, 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 scattered debris and a small white and black measuring tool partially buried. The area appears to have seaweed and various small objects strewn about.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Sand, Shells, Rulers (Instruments)

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00214

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil in Spring Tide Swash on Spoil Island, Johns Pass Area, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 609.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/609