SCUBA Diver at Cochinos Station 1 Near Noris Cay in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

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Creation Date

4-30-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a SCUBA diver swimming along a coral reef at a depth of 20 meters near a location known as "Cochinos Station 1" near Noris Cay in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago, off the northern coast of Honduras. Several species of corals are seen in the photograph, including the platy (flat) morphological form of boulder star coral, also called lobed star coral, (Orbicella annularis, formerly known as Montastrea annularis) and feather plumes (Genus Pseudopterogorgia).

Alt Text

A scuba diver explores a coral reef underwater, surrounded by marine life and rocky formations. The scene is illuminated by natural light filtering through the water.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Scuba diving, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Coral communities, Soft corals

Extent

2 x 2 inches cardboard projector slide with 35mm photographic film

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Box

4-5

Folder

Binder 12

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color slides

Identifier

O19-00450

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "SCUBA Diver at Cochinos Station 1 Near Noris Cay in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 12.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/12