Red Mangroves on Outer Margin of Eleanor Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

March 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

Mangrove tree roots extending into shallow, murky water with green foliage above. The roots are tangled and prominent against the water's surface.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills, Mangrove plants, Red mangrove

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

D34-00273

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Red Mangroves on Outer Margin of Eleanor Island, Florida" (1994). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 644.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/644