Foraminiferal culture collections

Foraminiferal culture collections are organized repositories that preserve living foraminifera, which are microscopic marine organisms with calcium carbonate shells. These collections enable scientists to study their biology, ecology, and responses to environmental changes over time. By maintaining living specimens in controlled conditions, researchers can conduct experiments and compare results across different studies. Such collections support fields like paleontology, climate science, and environmental monitoring, helping us better understand ocean health, past climate conditions, and how marine ecosystems might respond to future changes.