Oiled Pneumatophores on Southwest Area of 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 yellow pole stands in shallow water near a dense mangrove forest with intertwined roots and green foliage. A yellow oar floating in the water in the left corner. The scene captures the natural environment of a coastal wetland area.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills, Wetland plants, Roots, Mangrove plants

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

D34-00298

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oiled Pneumatophores on Southwest Area of Eleanor Island, Florida" (1994). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 657.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/657