Coral with Black Band Disease, Patch Reef 6, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

Preview

Creation Date

6-1-1990

Abstract

A coral infected with black band disease (BBD) in Patch Reef 6 near St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, in June 1990, following the destruction of Hurricane Hugo in 1989.

Alt Text

A round, brown object with a white growth on its surface rests on a dark, rocky background. The surrounding area appears rough and uneven with patches of lighter color.

Keywords

Coral reefs and islands, Reef ecology, Marine sciences, Travel, Underwater photography, Hurricanes, Hurricane Hugo (1989), Coral bleaching, Coral declines

Extent

1 color photograph

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Box

1

Folder

Binder 1

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color photographs

Identifier

O19-01823

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Coral with Black Band Disease, Patch Reef 6, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands" (1990). Binder 01: Photographs and Images. Image 105.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden1_images/105