SCUBA Diver Observes Coral Reef 8 Meters Deep in Roatán, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

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Creation Date

4-29-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a SCUBA diver swimming at a depth of 8 meters along a coral reef near Fantasy Island Resort on the island of Roatán, off the northern coast of Honduras. Several species of corals and algae are seen in the photograph, including staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis).

Alt Text

A scuba diver wearing a black wetsuit and mask is underwater near a rocky coral seabed covered with marine vegetation. Sunlight filters through the water from above, creating a blue hue.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Scuba diving, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Staghorn corals, 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

O19-00441

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "SCUBA Diver Observes Coral Reef 8 Meters Deep in Roatán, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 3.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/3