Virtual Field Trip to the Florida Keys

Upper Keys: Location 2 - Grecian Rocks


Grecian Rocks lie about 2 km SW of Key Largo Dry Rocks (locality 1). Both are shallow water parts of the barrier reef off Key Largo.


carbonate sand bed

A carbonate sand area, in the same area as a previous photo. The edge of a sea grass bed is seen at bottom right.

question mark button What are the sedimentary structures seen here? What are their diagnostic features? Click on the button to test your observations.  

 


Last updated: 9 October, 2002 16:41