Aida Sartimbul, Ryan Iqro Mahameru, Achmad Zam Ani, Agustina Nur Safitri, Michel T.C. Fanda, Widodo S. Pranowo, Suhartati M. Natsir, Yanida Azhari Julianinda, Dynda Romika Junita
This study focuses on determining the abundance of benthic foraminifera and its correlation with hydro-oceanographic conditions in the Tambelan Islands, Indonesia.ThefindingsrevealthatAssilinaandAmphistegina, 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. © 2025 Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science of the University of Miami.
Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Jalan Veteran, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Marine Resources Exploration and Management (MEXMA), Universitas Brawijaya, Jalan Veteran, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Department of Geological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjahmada, Yogyakarta, 55284, Indonesia; Department of Oceanography, Indonesian Naval Postgraduate School (STTAL), Kelapa Gading Barat, Jakarta, 14240, Indonesia; Research Center for Climate and Atmosphere, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Bandung, 40135, Indonesia; Nasional Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jalan Pasir Putih, Ancol, Jakarta Utara, Indonesia
