Plant life on one of the Miskito Cays

Alternative Title

Cayos Miskitos

Creator

John C. OgdenFollow

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Creation Date

11-1-1977

Abstract

Photograph of the abundant vegetation, including large palm trees, on one of the cays in the Miskito Cays, Nicaragua. A cay is a small, low elevation island which forms on a reef. Two people can be seen standing in the background of the photograph. Researchers surveying the Miskito Cays found coconut palms (Cocos nucifera), grasses, low bushes, migrant warbler birds, small lizards, rats, egrets, frogs, and a variety of insects. This photograph was taken near the Miskito Cays, Nicaragua during the research expedition of Dr. John C. Ogden and his colleagues to Miskito Bank, Nicaragua aboard the R/V [Research Vessel] Alpha Helix from October 13, 1977 to November 18, 1977 where their research included studies on seagrasses, fish, sea urchins, and the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Keywords

Marine biology--Research, Miskito Coast (Nicaragua and Honduras), Marine biologists, Scientific expeditions, Island plants

Extent

2 x 2 inches cardboard projector slide with Kodachrome 35mm color photographic film

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef collection

Digital Date

2023

Media Type

Color slides

Identifier

O19-00072

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Plant life on one of the Miskito Cays" (1977). Binder 4: Photographs and Images. Image 14.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden_images/14