Oil Spill R-131, 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 tire tracks leading towards the water, buildings visible in the distance under a clear sky. The shore shows signs of erosion with the sand dropping off and debris scattered along the sand.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Beaches, Marine debris, Cleanup

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00158

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Oil Spill R-131, Treasure Island, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 765.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/765