Boulder Star Coral and Green Seaweed 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. The platy (flat) morphological form of boulder star coral, also called lobed star coral, (Orbicella annularis, formerly known as Montastrea annularis) and Halimeda tuna, a species of green seaweed, are seen in the photograph.

Alt Text

Underwater scene featuring a large coral formation with various shapes and textures. The surrounding area includes sandy seabed and scattered marine plants.

Keywords

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

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

O19-00494

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Boulder Star Coral and Green Seaweed at Cochinos Station 9 in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 56.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/56