Oil on Roots, Eleanor Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

July 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

A close up view of mangrove roots with a yellow and black striped object on the ground nearby. The scene appears to be captured from above, showing a mix of greenery and shadows.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Wetland plants, Roots, Rulers (Instruments)

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00278

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil on Roots, Eleanor Island, Florida" (1994). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 646.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/646