Atlantic Blue Tang Fish at Cochinos Station 2 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

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Creation Date

4-30-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef near a location known as "Cochinos Station 2" near the north side of Cochino Pequeño in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago, off the northern coast of Honduras. A school of atlantic blue tang fish, also called blue tang surgeonfish, (Acanthurus coeruleus) are seen in the photograph. Several species of corals are also seen in the photograph, including corals of Genus Montastrea which are being overgrown by marine sponges of Genus Chondrilla.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Coral reef fishes, Surgeonfishes, Sponges

Extent

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

Geographic Location

Honduras; Cayos Cochinos; Isla de Roatán; Islas de la Bahía; La Ceiba (Honduras)

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Folder

Binder 12

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color slides