Oil Mousse on Eleanor Island at Johns Pass, Florida

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 greenish water with visible ripples, bordered by dense vegetation on the edge. The sunlight creates patterns on the water's surface.

Keywords

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

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

D34-00241

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil Mousse on Eleanor Island at Johns Pass, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 625.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/625