Oil in Trapping Device, 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 rope lies on a sandy ground with patches of grass and dirt visible. The background shows vegetation and shrubs.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Mangrove plants, Pollution control equipment, Marine debris, Cleanup

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

D34-00267

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil in Trapping Device, Eleanor Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 640.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/640