Oil Level on Mangroves, North 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 person wading through shallow water near a dense mangrove forest with intertwined roots and green foliage. The water reflects the trees, creating a serene natural scene.

Keywords

Oil pollution of rivers and harbors

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); Johns Pass (Fla.)

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00222

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil Level on Mangroves, North Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 614.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/614