Snorkeler at Cave Entrance, White Horse Reef, August 5, 1997

Creator

John C. Ogden

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Creation Date

8-5-1997

Abstract

A snorkeler looks down into a cave entrance beneath a formation of limestone, rock, and coral at White Horse Reef. Gorgonia flabellum and encrusting sponges cover the rock and sea fans are nearby on the ocean floor. This photograph was taken during a research trip to the Caribbean Marine Research Center (CMRC) in Lee Stocking Island, Exuma, Bahamas.

Keywords

Marine science, Oceanography, Coral reefs, Field scientists, Gorgonians, Sea fans, Gorgonia flabellum, Sponges

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Lee Stocking Island (Bahamas)

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Box

7

Folder

Binder 21

Digital Date

2024