Oysters at 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 yellow and black striped measurement tool on a bed of light green, fuzzy plant material with tall, thin stems in the background. The scene appears to be set in a natural, outdoor environment.

Keywords

Oysters, Contamination, Mangrove plants, Roots, Red mangrove, Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Rulers (Instruments)

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00268

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oysters at Red Mangroves, Eleanor Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 641.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/641