Binder 4: Photographs and Images
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Alternate Title
Turtle Drill - R/V Alpha Helix
Creation Date
11-1-1977
Description
Photograph of research scientists performing a dissection upon a deceased green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in a laboratory aboard the R/V [Research Vessel] Alpha Helix. By undertaking the turtle dissection, the researchers were able to study topics like the diet and digestive functioning of the green sea turtle. The green sea turtle was purchased by the research scientists from indigenous Miskito fishermen. The Miskito people are a Central American indigenous group who have historically hunted sea turtles around the area of the Miskito Cays, Nicaragua. 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, Marine laboratories, Green sea turtle--Dissection
Extent
2 x 2 inches cardboard projector slide with Kodachrome 35mm color photographic film
Geographic Location
Cayos Miskitos (Nicaragua)
Box
Binder 4
Digital Date
2023
Media Type
Color slides
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Physical Collection
Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef collection
Keywords
Marine biology--Research, Miskito Coast (Nicaragua and Honduras), Marine biologists, Marine laboratories, Green sea turtle--Dissection