Composition of large benthic foraminifera species in coastal waters of Likupang, northeast Sulawesi Island, Indonesia

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This dataset contains information on the diversity of species, genera, and composition of large benthic foraminifera in coastal waters of Likupang, northeast Sulawesi Island, Indonesia, especially in unique coastal areas, namely tourism, mangrove, and village. Data were obtained in July-August 2024.

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At each sampling area, three samples were taken in each micro-scale environment/substratum through selective sampling methods. All samples will be collected by a diver using SCUBA. The amount of samples was 50 grams, and the sampling will be done at the 1-2 cm of surface sediments/rubble/alga. The samples were handled by washing them through a 63-µm sieve and dried under the sun. The dried samples were then sorted to separate foraminifera tests from other sediments and followed by sorting them into genera or species levels. Documentation will be done using a light microscope that is equipped with a camera. The last identification will be done by looking directly toward the microscope and based on the documentation.

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