Corals Overgrown by Feather Plumes and Sea Fans 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 at a depth of 6 meters 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 feather plumes (Genus Pseudopterogorgia) and sea fans (Genus Gorgonia). Several fish are also seen in the photograph.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Montastrea, Soft corals, Sea fans (Zoology)

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