Preliminary results on the distribution of foraminifera in the surface sediments of the central continental shelf of Lebanon

Authors

  • Ismail A. KAFESCIOGLU

Abstract

      The distribution of benthonic and planktonic Foraminifera on the continental shelf of Lebanon was investigated. A total of 22 short core, dredge, and S c u b a samples, ranging in depth from 5 to 440 m. from the narrow continental shelf and three submarine canyons that bisect the study area were examined. A very rich foraminiferal population was found and a total of 75 genera were identified. A normal distribution pattern for Foraminifera was observed between the shore and 150 m, and again beyond 280 m. The depth interval between 150 m and 280 m is believed to have been disturbed by sediment movement. A strong relationship between the arenaceous foraminifera and the type of bottom sediments was clearly indicated.

 

Published

15.12.1976

Issue

Section

Symposium on the Eastern Mediterranean Sea IBP/PM-UNESCO. Malta, September 1973