Distribution and ecology of the littoral foraminifera of Timbalier Bay. Louisiana

Abstract

From the Abstract: “The living littoral Foraminifera of Timbalier Bay, Louisiana, were studied from September 1972 to May 1973, to determine species composition, the distribution and abundance with respect to environmental factors, and effects of activities of the oil industry of the bay upon Foraminifera. Four study areas were selected. A Mud Experimental Station (MES-1) was located close to producing wells in the northern bay, and a Mud Control Station (MCS-3) was isolated from oil production. A Sand Experimental Station (SES-2) was located close to oil production activities in the southern bay, and a Sand Control Station (SCS-4) was chosen remote from such activities…Species diversity was reduced at MES-1 and SES-2 with respect to their control stations, indicating that Foraminifera may be experiencing some environmental stress; however, the effects were believed minimal.”