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Olson, Hilary C; Smart, Christopher W (2004): Distribution of planktonic foraminifera in Pleistocene sediments of the New Jersey margin, NW Atlantic Ocean [dataset publication series]. PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.676944, Supplement to: Olson, HC; Smart, CW (2004): Pleistocene climatic history reflected in planktonic foraminifera from ODP Site 1073 (Leg 174A), New Jersey margin, NW Atlantic Ocean. Marine Micropaleontology, 51(3-4), 213-238, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marmicro.2003.11.002

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Abstract:
Abundance records of planktonic foraminifera (>150 µm) from the upper 520 m of ODP Site 1073 (Hole 1073A, Leg 174A, 639 m water depth) have been integrated with SPECMAP-derived isotope stratigraphy, percentage of calcium carbonate, and coarse sediment fraction data in order to investigate the Pleistocene climatic history of the New Jersey margin. Six planktonic taxonomic groups dominate the foraminiferal assemblage at Site 1073: Neogloboquadrina pachyderma (d) (mean 33.8%), Turborotalita quinqueloba (18.5%), N. pachyderma (s) (18.4%), Globigerina bulloides group (11.4%), Globorotalia inflata group (9.4%), and Globigerinita glutinata (4.1%). Based on the distributions of these six foraminiferal groups, the Pleistocene section can be divided into three paleoclimatic intervals: Interval I (intermediate) corresponds to the Quaternary sediments from sequence boundary pp1 to the seafloor (79.5–0 mbsf; Emiliania huxleyi acme [85 ka] at 72 mbsf); Interval II (warm) occurs between sequence boundaries pp3 and pp1 (325–79.5 mbsf; last occurrence of Pseudoemiliania lacunosa [460 ka] at 330 mbsf); and Interval III (coldest) occurs between sequence boundaries pp4 and pp3 (520–325 mbsf; Calcareous nannofossils and dinocysts in proximity to pp4 indicate that the sedimentary record for 0.9–1.7 Ma is either missing altogether or highly condensed within the basal few meters of the section).
Neogloboquadrina pachyderma (d) displays eight peaks of abundance which correlate, for the most part, with depleted delta18O values, increases in calcium carbonate percentages, low coarse fraction percentages, increased planktonic fragmentation (greater dissolution), and low N. pachyderma (s) abundances. These intervals are interpreted as representing warmer/interglacial conditions.
Neogloboquadrina pachyderma (s) displays seven peaks of abundance which correlate, for the most part, with delta18O increases, decreases in calcium carbonate percentages, increases in coarse fraction percentages, and low N. pachyderma (d) abundances. These intervals are interpreted as representing cooler/glacial conditions. In Interval III, a faunal response to relative changes in sea-surface temperature is reflected by abundance peaks in Neogloboquadrina pachyderma (d), followed by Turborotalita quinqueloba and then N. pachyderma (s) (proceeding from warmest to coolest, respectively). This tripartite response is consistent with the oxygen isotope record and, although not as clear, also occurs in Intervals I and II.
Six peaks/peak intervals of Globigerina bulloides abundance are closely matched by peaks in Globigerinita glutinata and occur within oxygen isotope stage (OIS) 2 (latter part) 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 13(?), 14(?), and 15(?). We speculate that these intervals reflect increased upwelling and nutrient levels during both glacials and interglacials. Eight peak intervals of Globorotalia inflata show a general inverse correlation with G. bulloides and may reflect lowered nutrient and warmer surface waters.
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Ocean Drilling Program (ODP)
Coverage:
Latitude: 39.225360 * Longitude: -72.275750
Date/Time Start: 1997-07-13T16:15:00 * Date/Time End: 1997-07-13T16:15:00
Event(s):
174-1073A * Latitude: 39.225360 * Longitude: -72.275750 * Date/Time: 1997-07-13T16:15:00 * Elevation: -639.4 m * Penetration: 663.6 m * Recovery: 662.98 m * Location: South Atlantic Ocean * Campaign: Leg174A * Basis: Joides Resolution * Method/Device: Drilling/drill rig (DRILL) * Comment: 72 cores; 663.6 m cored; 0 m drilled; 99.9 % recovery
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  1. Olson, HC; Smart, CW (2004): (Table 2) High abundance intervals and peaks of predominant planktonic foraminifera in Pleistocene sediments of ODP Hole 174-1073A from the New Jersey margin, NW Atlantic Ocean. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.676934
  2. Olson, HC; Smart, CW (2004): (Table 3) Planktonic foraminifera fragmentation index for Pleistocene sediments of ODP Hole 174-1073A from the New Jersey margin, NW Atlantic Ocean. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.676940
  3. Olson, HC; Smart, CW (2004): (Appendix A) Absolute abundances of planktonic foraminifera in Quaternary sediments of ODP Hole 174-1073A from the New Jersey margin, NW Atlantic Ocean. https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.676942