Geologic Problem Solving with Microfossils: A Volume in Honor of Garry D. Jones

The papers presented in this SEPM Special Publication are the result of the successful SEPM Research Conference of the same name held on the campus of Rice University in Houston, Texas, during the days of March 6-11, 2005. Dr. Garry D. Jones originated the idea of a problem focused microfossil conference and he was the primary driving force during the conferences early planning until his untimely passing in May of 2004. At that time a group of Garry’s colleagues carried forward his wishes for the conference through to its successful completion. More than 150 participants from 20 countries registered for the conference, and over 90 oral and poster sessions were given during the three formal days of the conference. In addition, 22 corporate and institutional sponsors donated to ensure the success of this event. After expenses, the remaining funds were passed on to SEPM, which placed the funds in the Garry Jones Memorial Grant for student research. The fund was established in Garry’s memory to honor his contributions to micropaleontology. Grants are awarded from the fund to students conducting research with a substantial micropaleontological component and it is administered by the North American Micropaleontology Section (NAMS) of SEPM.
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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Geologic Problem Solving with Microfossils: A Volume in Honor of Garry D. JonesAuthor(s)Thomas D. Demchuk;Thomas D. DemchukConocoPhillips, Subsurface Technology, Basin Characterization-Sedimentary Systems,Permian 3048, P.O. Box 2197,Houston,Texas 77252-2197 U.S.A.e-mail:thomas.d.demchuk@conocophillips.comSearch for other works by this author on:Anthony C. GaryAnthony C. GaryTechnical Alliance for Computational Stratigraphy (TACS), The Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah,423 Wakara Way, Suite 300,Salt Lake City, Utah,84108,U.S.A.e-mail: tgary@egi.utah.eduSearch for other works by this author on:
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Techniques
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Application of Fuzzy C-Means Clustering to Paleoenvironmental Analysis: Example from the Jurassic, Central North Sea, UKAuthor(s)Anthony C. Gary;Anthony C. GaryTechnical Alliance for Computational Stratigraphy (TACS), The Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah,423 Wakara Way, Suite 300, Salt Lake City,Utah,84108,U.S.A.e-mail: tgary@egi.utah.eduSearch for other works by this author on:Matthew I. Wakefield;Matthew I. WakefieldBG Group,100 Thames Valley Park Drive, Reading RG6 1PT,U.K.e-mail: matthew.wakefield@bg-group.comSearch for other works by this author on:Douglas D. EkartDouglas D. EkartTechnical Alliance for Computational Stratigraphy (TACS), The Energy and Geoscience Institute at the University of Utah,423 Wakara Way, Suite 300, Salt Lake City,Utah,84108,U.S.A.e-mail: gjohnson@egi.utah.edu; dekart@egi.utah.eduSearch for other works by this author on:
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High-Pressure, High-Temperature Wells on the Halten terrace, Offshore Norway: The Role of Micropaleontology in Planning and Drilling Wells on the Kristin FieldAuthor(s)Peter Mears;Peter MearsRPS Energy, The Innovation Centre, Exploration Drive, Bridge-of-Don,Aberdeen,AB23 8GX,U.K.e-mail: P.Mears@shell.comSearch for other works by this author on:Alex CullumAlex CullumStatoil ASA, Forushagen,Grenseveien 21, N-4035,Stavanger, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:
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Biostratigraphy Breaking Paradigms: Dating the Mirador Formation in the Llanos Basin of ColombiaAuthor(s)C.A. Jaramillo;C.A. JaramilloSmithsonian Tropical Research Institute,Unit 0946, APO AA 34002,U.S.A.e-mail: jaramilloc@si.eduSearch for other works by this author on:M. Rueda;M. RuedaICP, Bucaramanga,Km 7 via Piedecuesta,ColombiaSearch for other works by this author on:G. Bayona;G. BayonaSmithsonian Tropical Research Institute,Unit 0946, APO AA 34002,U.S.A.andCorporación Geológica ARES,Calle 57 24-11 of, 202,Bogotá, ColombiaSearch for other works by this author on:F. ParraF. ParraICP, Bucaramanga,Km 7 via Piedecuesta,ColombiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Assemblage-Based Biozonations: A Key Tool in the Detection of Reworked Calcareous NannofossilsAuthor(s)Richard A. DenneRichard A. DenneApplied Biostratigraphix,51 Midday Sun Place, The Woodlands, Texas 77382,U.S.A.Present address: Marathon Oil Company, 5555 San Felipe Rd.,Houston,Texas 77056,U.S.A.e-mail: radenne@marathonoil.comSearch for other works by this author on:
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Calculating Calcareous Nannofossil Absolute Abundances and Uncertainties for Paleoceanographic StudiesAuthor(s)Chioma Okafor;Chioma OkaforDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station,Texas,77843,U.S.A.e-mail: cudeze@geo.tamu.eduSearch for other works by this author on:John Firth;John FirthIntegrated Ocean Drilling Program, Texas A&M University,1000 Discovery Drive,College Station,Texas 77845,U.S.A.e-mail: firth@iodp.tamu.eduSearch for other works by this author on:Thomas D. OlzewskiThomas D. OlzewskiDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, Texas A&M University, College Station,Texas,77843,U.S.A.e-mail: tomo@geo.tamu.eduSearch for other works by this author on:
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Test-Shape Variability of Amphistegina D’Orbigny, 1826 as a Paleobathymetric Proxy: Application to Two Miocene ExamplesAuthor(s)Guillem Mateu-Vicens;Guillem Mateu-VicensDepartament de Ciències de la Terra, Universitat de les Illes Balears,Ctra. de Valldemossa Km 7.5, 07122 Palma de Mallorca,Spaine-mail: mateu.guillem@gmail.comSearch for other works by this author on:Pamela Hallock;Pamela HallockCollege of Marine Science, University of South Florida,140 Seventh Avenue South, St. Petersburg,Florida,33701,U.S.A.e-mail: pmuller@marine.usf.eduSearch for other works by this author on:Marco BrandanoMarco BrandanoDipartimento di Scienze della Terra, Università di Roma “La Sapienza”,P. Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome,Italye-mail: marco.brandano@uniroma1.itSearch for other works by this author on:
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Recent Benthic Foraminifera as Indicators of Seagrass-Bed Characteristics, San Salvador, Bahamas: The Addition of TaphonomyAuthor(s)Olivia Claire Buchan;Olivia Claire BuchanDepartment of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines,Golden,Colorado 80401 U.S.A.e-mail: oliviabuchanan@gmail.comSearch for other works by this author on:Ronald D. LewisRonald D. LewisDepartment of Geology and Geography,210 Petrie Hall,Auburn University,Auburn,Alabama 36849–5305,U.S.A.e-mail: lewisrd@auburn.eduSearch for other works by this author on:
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Paleoenvironments and Paleogeography
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Paleontology, a Tool to Resolve Late Paleozoic Structural and Depositional HistoriesAuthor(s)Charles A. Ross;Charles A. RossDepartment of Geology, Western Washington University,Bellingham,Washington 98225,U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:June R.P. RossJune R.P. RossDepartment of Biology, Western Washington University,Bellingham,Washington 98225,U.S.A.e-mail ross@fire.biol.wwu.eduSearch for other works by this author on:
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Micropaleontology and Paleoenvironments of Saudi Arabian Upper Permian Carbonates and ReservoirsAuthor(s)G. Wyn Ap G. HughesG. Wyn Ap G. HughesGeological Technical Services Division,Saudi Aramco,Box 10646, Dhahran 31311,Saudi Arabiae-mail: geraint.hughes@aramco.comSearch for other works by this author on:
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Using Jurassic Micropaleontology to Determine Saudi Arabian Carbonate PaleoenvironmentsAuthor(s)G. Wyn Ap G. HughesG. Wyn Ap G. HughesGeological Technical Services Division,Saudi Aramco,Box 10646, Dhahran 31311,Saudi Arabiae-mail: geraint.hughes@aramco.comSearch for other works by this author on:
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Diversity Patterns in Mid-Cretaceous Benthic Foraminifers and Dasycladalean Algae of the Southern Part of the Mesozoic Adriatic Platform, CroatiaAuthor(s)Antun Husinec;Antun HusinecDepartment of Geology, St. Lawrence University,Canton, New York 13617,U.S.A.email: ahusinec@stlawu.eduCroatian Academy of Sciences, Department of Natural Sciences,A. Hebranga 1, HR-10000 Zagreb,CroatiaSearch for other works by this author on:Ivo Velić;Ivo VelićCroatian Geological Survey,Sachsova 2, HR-10000 Zagreb,CroatiaCroatian Academy of Sciences, Department of Natural Sciences,A. Hebranga 1, HR-10000 Zagreb,CroatiaSearch for other works by this author on:Branko SokačBranko SokačCroatian Academy of Sciences, Department of Natural Sciences,A. Hebranga 1, HR-10000 Zagreb,CroatiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Microspheroid Accumulations and Geochemical Characteristics of a Cenomanian–Turonian Anoxic Basin: The Record of the Indidura Formation, Ne MexicoAuthor(s)Fabian Duque-Botero;Fabian Duque-BoteroDepartment of Earth Sciences, Florida International University,11200 SW 8th Street, PC-344, Miami, Florida 33199,U.S.A.Current address:Chevron Energy Technology Company,1500 Louisiana Street, 28096, Houston, Texas 77002,U.S.A.e-mail: fabian.duque@chevron.comSearch for other works by this author on:Rosemary Hickey-Vargas;Rosemary Hickey-VargasDepartment of Earth Sciences, Florida International University,11200 SW 8th Street, PC-344, Miami, Florida 33199,U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Mihaela Carmen Melinte;Mihaela Carmen MelinteNational Institute of Marine Geology and Geoecology - GeoEcoMar,Dimitrie Onciul Street, No. 23-25, RO-024053,Bucharest, RomaniaSearch for other works by this author on:Rudolf Jaffe;Rudolf JaffeSoutheast Environmental Research Center and Department of Chemistry, Florida International University,11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33199,U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Jose Guadalupe Lopez-OlivaJose Guadalupe Lopez-OlivaFacultad de Ciencias de la Tierra, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León,Km 8, Carretera Cerro Prieto, 67700 Linares,NL, MéxicoSearch for other works by this author on:
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Biogeographic Provinces and Patterns of Diversity in Selected Upper Cretaceous (Santonian–Maastrichtian) Larger ForaminiferaAuthor(s)Elke J. Goldbeck;Elke J. GoldbeckInstitut für Paläontologie, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität,Nussallee 8, 53115 Bonn, Germany email: egoldbeck@gmx.de; martin.langer@uni-bonn.deSearch for other works by this author on:Martin R. LangerMartin R. LangerInstitut für Paläontologie, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität,Nussallee 8, 53115 Bonn, Germany email: egoldbeck@gmx.de; martin.langer@uni-bonn.deSearch for other works by this author on:
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Evolutionary Lineages of Benthic Foraminifera in the Chalk Seas of N.W. Europe and their Application to Problem SolvingAuthor(s)Haydon W. Bailey;Haydon W. BaileyNetwork Stratigraphic Consulting Ltd,Harvest House, Cranborne Road, Potters Bar EN6 3JF,UKSearch for other works by this author on:Malcolm B. Hart;Malcolm B. HartSchool of Earth, Ocean & Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth,Drake Circus, Plymouth PL4 8AA,UKemail: mhart@plymouth.ac.ukSearch for other works by this author on:Antony SwiecickiAntony SwiecickiCerebus Consultants, Saroka,Bailbrook Lane, Bath BA1 7AA,UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chronostratigraphy
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Using Fusulinids to Evaluate the Periodicity of Cycles in a Sequence Stratigraphic Section of Pennsylvanian–Permian Strata and to Suggest Possible Support for Low-Frequency Milankovitch Perturbations: Casper Formation, Southeastern Wyoming, U.S.A.Author(s)Diane M. Burns;Diane M. BurnsDepartment of Geology and Geography, Eastern Illinois University,600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, Illinois 61920,U.S.A.e-mail: dmburns@eiu.eduDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Box 19049, University of Texas, Arlington, Arlington,Texas 76019-0049,U.S.A.e-mail: nestell@uta.eduSearch for other works by this author on:Merlynd K. NestellMerlynd K. NestellDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Box 19049, University of Texas, Arlington, Arlington,Texas 76019-0049,U.S.A.e-mail: nestell@uta.eduSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Use of Planktonic Microfossils to Resolve Chronostratigraphic, Tectonic, and Paleogeographic Uncertainties in the Lower Cretaceous of Eastern Sonora, NW MexicoAuthor(s)Jose F. Longoria;Jose F. LongoriaDepartment of Earth Sciences, Florida International University.Miami, Florida 33199,U.S.A.e-mail: longoria@fiu.eduSearch for other works by this author on:Rogelio MonrealRogelio MonrealDepartamento de Geologia, Universidad de Sonora,Hermosillo, Sonora 83000,Mexicoe-mail: monreal@geologia.uson.mxSearch for other works by this author on:
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Nannofossil Biostratigraphy of Eocene Strata in the Talara Basin, PeruAuthor(s)Yanina Narváez-Rodríguez;Yanina Narváez-RodríguezCentro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada,Km. 107 Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada, 22860Ensenada, B.C., MéxicoGraña y Montero Petrolera S.A.,Av. Paseo La República 4675, Oficina A-101, Lima 34,Perúe-mail: apardo@gmp.com.peSearch for other works by this author on:Alfredo Pardo-ArguedasAlfredo Pardo-ArguedasGraña y Montero Petrolera S.A.,Av. Paseo La República 4675, Oficina A-101, Lima 34,Perúe-mail: apardo@gmp.com.peSearch for other works by this author on:
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Late Eocene and Early Oligocene Benthic Foraminiferal Paleoecology and Sequence Stratigraphy in the Eastern Gulf Coastal Plain, U.S.A.Author(s)Richard H. FluegemanRichard H. FluegemanDepartment of Geology, Ball State University,Muncie, Indiana 47306-0475,U.S.A.e-mail: rfluegem@bsu.eduSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Contribution of Calcareous Nannofossil Biostratigraphy in Solving Geological Problems: The Example of the Oligocene-Miocene Foredeep of the Northern Apennines (ITALY)Author(s)Rita Catanzariti;Rita CatanzaritiCNR - Istituto Geoscienze e Georisorse,via S. Maria 53, 56126,Pisa, Italye-mail: catanzariti@igg.cnr.it; cerrina@dst.unipi.it; ottria@dst.unipi.it; n.levi@fronterrageo.comSearch for other works by this author on:Andrea Cerrina Feroni;Andrea Cerrina FeroniCNR - Istituto Geoscienze e Georisorse,via S. Maria 53, 56126,Pisa, Italye-mail: catanzariti@igg.cnr.it; cerrina@dst.unipi.it; ottria@dst.unipi.it; n.levi@fronterrageo.comSearch for other works by this author on:Giuseppe Ottria;Giuseppe OttriaCNR - Istituto Geoscienze e Georisorse,via S. Maria 53, 56126,Pisa, Italye-mail: catanzariti@igg.cnr.it; cerrina@dst.unipi.it; ottria@dst.unipi.it; n.levi@fronterrageo.comSearch for other works by this author on:Nicola LeviNicola LeviCNR - Istituto Geoscienze e Georisorse,via S. Maria 53, 56126,Pisa, Italye-mail: catanzariti@igg.cnr.it; cerrina@dst.unipi.it; ottria@dst.unipi.it; n.levi@fronterrageo.comSearch for other works by this author on:
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Linked Micropaleontology and Lithology of Cenozoic Deep-Water Sediments: Application of Multiple Overlapping Foraminiferal Lithobiofacies to Cuttings-Based Analysis of Reservoir PropertiesAuthor(s)Richard H. FillonRichard H. FillonEarth Studies Group,3730 Rue Nichole, New Orleans, Louisiana 70131,U.S.A.e-mail: fillorh@bellsouth.netSearch for other works by this author on:
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Application of a Statistically Derived, Integrated Biozonation to a Deepwater Miocene Gulf of Mexico FieldAuthor(s)Andrew R. Bowman;Andrew R. BowmanChevron Energy Technology Company,1500 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002,U.S.A.Present address: Statoil International Global Exploration, 2103 CityWest Boulevard, Suite 800,Houston,Texas 77042;U.S.A.e-mail: anbow@statoilhydro.comSearch for other works by this author on:Roger J. Witmer;Roger J. WitmerChevron Energy Technology Company,1500 Louisiana Street,Houston,Texas 77002,U.S.A.e-mail: roger.witmer@chevron.comSearch for other works by this author on:Anthony C. GaryAnthony C. GaryEnergy and Geoscience Institute,423 Wakara Way, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108,U.S.A.e-mail: tgary@egi.utah.eduSearch for other works by this author on:
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