A microscopic study was done on five samples from the current beach sand at Ra’asShimra beach in order to identify their Foraminifera content and the abundance of the species relative to each other. The micropaleontology analysis showed that the majo
rity of the 17 specified types live on the bottom in shallow marine waters at moderate to hot temperatures. The abundance of the species was noticed in the benthic species such as: Amphistegina, Textularia, and peneroplis, which indicates the availability of suitable environmental conditions for the prosperity of these species, which is close to the current conditions. The samples of sand studied are characterized by their being disjointed, small to medium in size, varying in color, and rich in organic remains, mainly the remains of molluscs, in addition to oval marine-originated stones that vary in size. The X.R.D analysis showed the presence of two phases: a major calcareous phase, and a secondary quartz phase. The study of the thin rock slides taken from rocks located in the region, which can be considered as the source rocks of sand in the study area, showed that it is a sandy limestone.
