Fishing camps of the Miskito people

Alternative Title

Miskito Camps - Cayos Miskitos

Creator

John C. OgdenFollow

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Creation Date

11-1-1977

Abstract

Photograph of researchers standing in a boat looking out over the water at a fishing camp of the Miskito people. The Miskito fishing camp consists of several boats and small thatched-roof shelters which are raised above the water on top of wooden poles. 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), Miskito, Sea turtle fisheries, Fishing camps

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

O19-00044

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Fishing camps of the Miskito people" (1977). Binder 04: Photographs and Images. Image 42.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden_images/42