The purpose of this study was to better understand benthic systems with emphasis given to the sulfur cycle. The primary focus was directed toward the release of free sulfide from benthic systems.
This study examined the foraminifera and the ecologic conditions
of the benthic environment of the Oregon shelf and the uppermost slope
(75-550 m depth) between 143°45' N and 144°40' N. Seasonal collections
monitored the near-bottom marine environment and the sedimentary
substrate at 16 stations. The foraminiferal benthic fauna was
examined...