Staghorn and Soft Corals at Cochinos Station 7 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

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Creation Date

5-1-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef near a location known as "Cochinos Station 7" near Chachahuate, an island in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago, off the northern coast of Honduras. Several species of coral are seen in the photograph, including staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis), corals of Genus Madracis, and soft corals of Genus Gorgonia. Several species of algae are also seen including cactus alga, also called watercress alga, (Halimeda opuntia).

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Staghorn corals, Soft corals, Marine algae, Halimeda

Extent

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

Geographic Location

Honduras; Cayos Cochinos; 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