Submerged Oil near Mangroves at Eleanor Island, Florida, B

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 murky body of water with a wooden stick standing upright, surrounded by dense green mangrove vegetation. The water has patches of light and shadow, reflecting the overhead foliage.

Keywords

Oil pollution of soils, Oil pollution of water, Oil spills, 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

D34-00293

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Submerged Oil near Mangroves at Eleanor Island, Florida, B" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 790.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/790