Oiled Pneumatophores, Southwest Eleanor Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

September 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 of the roots of mangrove trees, with green foliage visible at the top of the image and a yellow measurement tool resting on the roots. The scene appears to be taken during nighttime or in low-light conditions.

Keywords

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

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

D34-00296

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oiled Pneumatophores, Southwest Eleanor Island, Florida" (1994). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 655.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/655