Dying Boulder Star Coral Overgrown with Algae in Cayos Cochinos, Honduras

Creator

John C. Ogden

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Creation Date

5-3-1995

Abstract

An underwater photograph of a coral reef near a location known as "Cochinos Station 11", near the northwest side of Cochino Grande 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) is seen in the photograph. The boulder star coral was noted by Dr. John C. Ogden as "dying" and being overgrown by algae of Genus Lobophora.

Keywords

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

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