Binder 4: Photographs and Images
Alternative Title
Miskito Camps - Cayos Miskitos
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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
Digital Date
2023
Media Type
Color slides
Identifier
O19-00044
Recommended Citation
Ogden, John C., "Fishing camps of the Miskito people" (1977). Binder 4: Photographs and Images. Image 42.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden_images/42
Keywords
Marine biology--Research, Miskito Coast (Nicaragua and Honduras), Miskito, Sea turtle fisheries, Fishing camps