Swash Marks and Oil in Surf at Treasure Island, Florida

Creator

Richard A. Davis

Files

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Creation Date

August 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 sandy beach with gentle waves approaching the shore under a clear sky. The water appears calm and slightly murky near the edge and there is bands of oily liquid visible on the sand.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Oil pollution of the sea, Seashore, Beaches

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00131

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Swash Marks and Oil in Surf at Treasure Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 759.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/759