Researchers speaking with a Miskito fisherman

Alternative Title

Miskito Tortuguero - Cayos Miskitos

Creator

John C. OgdenFollow

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Creation Date

11-1-1977

Abstract

Photograph of researchers on a boat speaking to an indigenous Miskito fisherman who is standing on a small thatched-roof shelter which is 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. In the photograph, fishing gear can be seen on the left side of the thatched-roof shelter and a sea turtle laying on its back can be seen on the right side. 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 turtles, 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

O19-00043

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Researchers speaking with a Miskito fisherman" (1977). Binder 04: Photographs and Images. Image 43.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden_images/43