Boulder Star Coral at Cochinos Station 4 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 coral are seen in the photograph, including the platy (flat) morphological form of boulder star coral, also called lobed star coral, (Orbicella annularis, formerly known as Montastrea annularis).

Alt Text

Underwater scene with a rocky seabed covered in coral formations, surrounded by clear blue water. The image captures the natural textures and colors of the marine environment.

Keywords

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

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

O19-00471

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Boulder Star Coral at Cochinos Station 4 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 33.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/33