Soft Corals at Cochinos Station 4 Northeast of Culebra Cay in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

Preview

Creation Date

5-1-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef near a location known as "Cochinos Station 4" near the northeast side of Culebra Cay in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago, off the northern coast of Honduras. Several species of corals are seen in the photograph, including soft corals (Family Gorgoniidae) and boulder star coral, also called lobed star coral, (Orbicella annularis, formerly known as Montastrea annularis).

Alt Text

An underwater scene showing a rocky coral reef structure with various marine life attached to it, surrounded by clear blue water. The reef appears to be at some depth beneath the ocean's surface.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Coral communities, Soft corals

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

O19-00468

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Soft Corals at Cochinos Station 4 Northeast of Culebra Cay in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 30.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/30