Oiled Mangroves on the West End of Eleanor Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

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Creation Date

September 1994

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 dense mangrove forest with twisted tree branches and green foliage, partially submerged in murky water. The scene captures the intricate network of roots and vegetation typical of a wetland ecosystem.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Mangrove plants

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

D34-00247

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oiled Mangroves on the West End of Eleanor Island, Florida" (1994). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 629.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/629