Front view of the R/V [Research Vessel] Alpha Helix

Alternative Title

R/V Alpha Helix

Creator

John C. OgdenFollow

Files

Preview

Creation Date

11-1-1977

Abstract

Photograph of the R/V [Research Vessel] Alpha Helix, a ship dedicated to scientific research, in the water. The R/V Alpha Helix was owned by the National Science Foundation and assigned to the Scripps Institute of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. John C. Ogden and his colleagues were aboard the R/V Alpha Helix for a research expedition to Miskito Bank, Nicaragua 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), Scientific expeditions, Marine biology research vessels

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

O19-00066

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Front view of the R/V [Research Vessel] Alpha Helix" (1977). Binder 4: Photographs and Images. Image 20.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden_images/20