Oysters on Red Mangroves, 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 sign with text stating "NO TRESPASSING WILDLIFE PRESERVATION AREA" stands near a body of water, with dense green vegetation and exposed tree roots in the background. The shoreline features small rocks or shells along the edge.

Keywords

Oil pollution of water, Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Mangroves, Red mangrove, Oysters, Contamination, Signs and signboards

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00253

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oysters on Red Mangroves, Eleanor Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 633.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/633