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![The MV Columbus Iselin grounded on Looe Key in the Florida Keys NationalMarine Sanctuary in August 1994 r000ci00.jpg The MV Columbus Iselin grounded on Looe Key in the Florida Keys NationalMarine Sanctuary in August 1994](/sites/default/files/styles/max_1300x1300/https/s3.amazonaws.com/s3-east-testmedia-noaa.woc.noaa.gov/dam/Photos/legacy/pl23_r000ci00.jpg?itok=fSuALVSx)
Description
The MV Columbus Iselin grounded on Looe Key in the Florida Keys NationalMarine Sanctuary in August 1994. When the ship grounded it caused extensivedamage to the reef. This image shows a huge swath of coral rubble at the impactsite. (Image credit: NOAA Restoration Center)
Credit
NOAA Restoration Center
Display Date
Aug-94
Location
Looe Key, FKNMS, Florida
Collection
Restoration