Oil on Beach at Spoil Island near Johns Pass, 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 sandy beach with sparse trees/vegetation and debris leading to a body of water under a clear sky. In the distance, there are structures visible on the horizon past the water.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Beaches

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00229

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil on Beach at Spoil Island near Johns Pass, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 619.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/619