Surface Oil on Foreshore, Long Key, St. Pete Beach, 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 beach with white sand and a line of dark liquid along the shore, buildings visible in the background under a clear sky. Waves gently lap against the shore while people are seen walking near the waterline.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Beaches

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

Pinellas County (Fla.); St. Pete Beach (Fla.); Long Key (St. Pete Beach Fla.); Gulf of Mexico

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00164

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Surface Oil on Foreshore, Long Key, St. Pete Beach, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 768.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/768