Corals Overgrown by Marine Sponges 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 2" near the north side of Cochino Pequeño in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago, off the northern coast of Honduras. Corals of Genus Montastrea are seen in the photograph and are being overgrown by marine sponges of Genus Chondrilla.

Alt Text

A large coral formation with a distinct white border, surrounded by various underwater rocks and smaller corals. The scene is set in deep blue ocean water.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Coral communities, Montastrea, Sponges

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

O19-00458

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Corals Overgrown by Marine Sponges in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 20.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/20