Sea Whips and Sea Fans at Cochinos Station 9 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

Preview

Creation Date

5-2-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef near a location known as "Cochinos Station 9", near Bolanos Cay, an island in the Cayos Cochinos archipelago, off the northern coast of Honduras. Several species of coral are seen in the photograph including sea whips (Order Gorgonacea), sea fans (Genus Gorgonia), and corals of Genus Montastrea. Several fish are also seen in the photograph.

Alt Text

Underwater scene showing a rocky coral seabed with various marine plants and debris. The water appears clear, revealing details of the ocean floor.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Montastrea, Soft corals, Sea fans (Zoology), Sea whips, Coral reef fishes

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

O19-00492

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Sea Whips and Sea Fans at Cochinos Station 9 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 54.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/54