Submerged Oil near Eleanor Island, Florida, A

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

September 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 shallow body of water with visible rocks and debris at the bottom, featuring several vertical white sticks protruding from the surface. The water appears murky with varying shades of green and brown.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills, Algae

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00231

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Submerged Oil near Eleanor Island, Florida, A" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 620.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/620