Nurse Shark Swimming above Reef System, consisting of Black Sea Rod Coral, Feather Black Coral, and Thin Leaf Leather Coral Near United States Virgin Islands

Creator

John C. Ogden

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Creation Date

7-24-1974

Abstract

A nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) swimming above a reef system with Black Sea Rod Coral (Plexaura homomalla), Feather Black Coral (Plumapathes pennacea), and Thin Leaf Lettuce Coral (Agarcia tenuifolia). Site is near the United States Virgin Islands.

Keywords

Coral reefs and islands, Reef ecology, Marine sciences, Travel, Fish, Rocks

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

United States Virgin Islands

Physical Location

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Box

1

Folder

Binder 3

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color photographs

Identifier

ogden3_images_1100