Elkhorn Coral, Feather Plumes, and Sea Fans in Roatán, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

Preview

Creation Date

4-29-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef at a depth of 5 meters near Fantasy Island Resort on the island of Roatán, off the northern coast of Honduras, showing several species of corals, including elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata), feather plumes (Genus Pseudopterogorgia), and sea fans (Genus Gorgonia).

Alt Text

An underwater scene with a variety of coral and marine life on the ocean floor, bathed in blue light from above. The seabed features diverse textures and shapes formed by coral formations and rocks.

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Coral reefs and islands, Coral reef ecology, Elkhorn coral, Soft corals, Sea fans (Zoology)

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

O19-00444

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Elkhorn Coral, Feather Plumes, and Sea Fans in Roatán, Honduras" (1995). Binder 12: Photographs and Images. Image 6.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden12_images/6