Boulder Star and Brain Corals at Cochinos Station 1 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

Preview

Creation Date

4-30-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef 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 boulder star coral, also called lobed star coral, (Orbicella annularis, formerly known as Montastrea annularis), boulder brain coral, also called large-grooved brain coral, (Genus Colpophyllia), and sea fans (Genus Gorgonia).

Alt Text

Underwater scene with a variety of coral and marine life, including fish swimming near the reef. The water appears clear with sunlight filtering through from the surface.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Coral communities, Brain coral, Sea fans (Zoology)

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

O19-00453

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Boulder Star and Brain Corals at Cochinos Station 1 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 15.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/15