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Benthic foraminifera as an environmental indicator of coral reefs in the Tambelan Islands, Riau, Indonesia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study focuses on determining the abundance of benthic foraminifera and its correlation with hydro-oceanographic conditions in the Tambelan Islands, Indonesia. The findings reveal that Assilina and Amphistegina , the two dominant genera found, are generally associated with coral reefs. The FoRAM Index ( FI ) values indicate a favorable coral reef environment. PCA analysis demonstrates that the abundance of benthic foraminifera in the Tambelan Islands, influenced by temperature parameters, is the most significant factor with a positive correlation. This research underscores the Tambelan Islands’ status as an excellent aquatic environment for coral reefs, with the abundance of benthic foraminifera serving as a key indicator of this status.

Source: Bulletin of Marine Science

DOI: 10.5343/bms.2023.0128

Authors: Aida Sartimbul, Ryan Iqro Mahameru, Achmad Zam Ani, Agustina Nur Safitri, Michel TC Fanda, Widodo S Pranowo, Suhartati M Natsir, Yanida Azhari Julianinda, Dynda Romika Junita

Institutions: University of Brawijaya, Universitas Gadjah Mada, National Research and Innovation Agency, Sekolah Tinggi Teknologi Angkatan Laut

Language: English

Topic: Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404732855

FWCI: 0.544

Cites: 6

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10