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pl23_r000ci00.jpg

The MV Columbus Iselin grounded on Looe Key in the Florida Keys NationalMarine Sanctuary in August 1994

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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.

Credit

NOAA Restoration Center

Display Date

Aug-94

Location

Looe Key, FKNMS, Florida

Collection

Restoration