Diadema Die-off Events, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

Creator

John C. Ogden

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Creation Date

7-1-1987

Abstract

A series of four images documenting the Diadema die-off events in St. Croix over time, from February 1984 to July 1986. The images show a gradual decline in the population of Diadema antillarum (sea urchins) on the reef, with visible changes in the reef structure and algae growth in their absence.

Keywords

Marine science, Oceanography, Coral reefs, Coral bleaching, Diadema

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Virgin Islands of the United States; Saint Croix (United States Virgin Islands)

Physical Location

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Box

1

Folder

Binder 2

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color Photographs

Identifier

ogden2_images_1051