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

Creator

John C. Ogden

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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.

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

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