Preliminary results on the distribution of foraminifera in the surface sediments of the central continental shelf of Lebanon
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
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Symposium on the Eastern Mediterranean Sea IBP/PM-UNESCO. Malta, September 1973