Thin Leaf Lettuce Coral at Fantasy Island Resort in Roatán, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

Preview

Files

Creation Date

4-29-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef at a depth of 6 meters near Fantasy Island Resort on the island of Roatán, off the northern coast of Honduras. Several species of corals are seen in the photograph, including thin leaf lettuce coral (Agaricia tenuifolia) and feather plumes (Genus Pseudopterogorgia). Several fish are also seen in the photograph, possibly including striped parrotfish (Scarus iseri).

Keywords

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

Extent

2 x 2 inches cardboard projector slide with 35mm photographic film

Geographic Location

Honduras; 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