Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef collection, 1964-2009
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Ogden, John C., 1940-2023
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of over 30 years of data from USF marine science professor, Dr. John Ogden's research excursions throughout the Caribbean. Dr. Ogden's extensive fieldwork documents changes in coral reef condition and the flora and fauna that depend on this fragile underwater ecosystem. The content includes field diaries and notes, illustrations, maps, charts, and photographs of reef, seagrass and mangrove habitats that support a wide range of marine species, including grey and yellowtail snapper, grunts, parrotfish, sea turtles, starfish and sea urchins.
- Extent:
- 16 boxes
- 7.5 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
The Ogden collection includes more than 40 binders arranged by Dr. John C. Ogden. The binders include research notes, slides, photographs, data, and publications related to Ogden's career in marine science research. Also included are field notebooks and a scrapbook.
- Biographical / historical:
Dr. John C. Ogden is professor emeritus at the University of South Florida. A former professor of Integrative Biology, Dr. Ogden served as Director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) from 1988-2010 and as Director of the West Indies Laboratory of Farleigh Dickinson University in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, from 1971-1988. His research includes the ecology of coral reefs, seagrasses, and associated ecosystems.
- Arrangement:
The original order of Dr. Ogden's curated binders has been maintained. Folder titles represent dividers within binders, as available.
Access and use
- Terms of access:
To the extent that they own copyright, the donor has assigned the copyright in their works to USF; permissions to use the material in excess of what copyright law allows should be sent to the USF Technology Transfer Office (https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/pl/). Copyright in some items in this collection may be held by their respective creators. Consult Special Collections for details.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
