Virtual Field Trip to the Florida Keys

Upper Keys: Location 3 - Molasses Reef


This locality on the reef crest was visited by glass-bottomed boat.


dead coral and rubble

This view shows areas of dead massive coral, apparently in situ, overlain by carbonate gravel.

question mark button Make notes on what you can see in this loose sediment. What are the major components? How would you classify a rock formed from this sediment? Then try the quiz by clicking on the button at left.  

Last updated: 9 October, 2002 16:58