Red Mangroves at South Side of Eleanor Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

December 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 tangled network of mangrove tree roots extending into shallow water, with green foliage visible above. A yellow and black measuring tool sitting on the roots. The scene is bathed in natural light filtering through the surrounding vegetation.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills, Mangrove plants, Red mangrove, Rulers (Instruments)

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

D34-00250

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Red Mangroves at South Side of Eleanor Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 631.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/631