Suction Cleaning of Oil at Eleanor Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

September 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 group of people working near the edge of a body of water with trees in the background. They are handling equipment and appear to be engaged in some form of outdoor activity.

Keywords

Oil pollution of water, Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Pollution control equipment, Marine debris, Cleanup, Mangrove plants

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00023

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Suction Cleaning of Oil at Eleanor Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 753.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/753