Lettuce Coral at Cochinos Station 3 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 3" near the west side of Cochino Pequeño in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago, off the northern coast of Honduras. Several species of corals are seen in the photograph, including lettuce coral, also called tan lettuce-leaf coral, (Agaricia agaricites) and corals of Genus Montastrea. Several types of algae are also seen in the photograph including algae of Genera Lobophora and Dictyota.

Alt Text

Underwater scene showing a coral reef with various shapes and textures of corals. The water appears deep blue, highlighting the natural colors of the marine life.

Keywords

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

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

O19-00461

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Lettuce Coral at Cochinos Station 3 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 23.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/23