Snorkeler at Cave Entrance, White Horse Reef, Bahamas

Creator

• John C. Ogden

Files

Preview

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.

Alt Text

A person wearing snorkeling gear swims near a coral reef underwater. The sandy ocean floor is visible with various marine plants and corals.

Keywords

Marine science, Oceanography, Coral reefs, Scientists, Gorgonians, Sea Fans (Zoology), Gorgonia flabellum, Sponges

Extent

1 color photograph

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Folder

Binder 21

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color photographs

Identifier

ogden21_images_1011

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Snorkeler at Cave Entrance, White Horse Reef, Bahamas" (1997). Binder 21: Photographs and Images. Image 12.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden21_images/12