Cleaning up Oil at Blind Pass, 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 coastal scene with buildings and palm trees in the background, featuring a rocky shoreline and several boats on the water. Yellow barriers float near the shore, and people are visible along the rocky edge of the water.

Keywords

Oil pollution of the sea, Oil pollution of soils, Oil spills, Riprap, Marine debris, Cleanup, Oil spill booms

Extent

1 color photograph

Subject: geographic

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

Physical Collection

Richard "Skip" Davis Collection

Identifier

D34-00054

Recommended Citation

Davis, Richard A., "Cleaning up Oil at Blind Pass, Florida" (1993). Richard A. "Skip" Davis, Jr. Collection of Coastal and Geologic Illustrations. Image 8.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/davis_coastal/8