Image: Ice Age Fossils State Park, Partial mammoth tooth fresh out of the ground in the arms of park staff (Some rights reserved)
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the remote past
Headlines
The Fight Over the Meaning of Fossils – The Nation
These unique locations are known around the world for their significant fossil remains
In 3.7-billion-year-old rock, scientists find what could be the oldest fossils on Earth – Los Angeles Times
Recommended Listening
Illuminated: A Walk in Time – BBC – Chris Gasson spends every spare moment on his local beach, Seatown on the Jurassic coast of Dorset, looking out for fossils and stones that speak of a past and future too vast for us to easily imagine. On his walks, Chris has found countless time capsules – including a mammoth tooth, plesiosaur vertebrae and the remains of an ichthyosaur 190 million years old, now under research by Craig Chivers.
Events: National Fossil Day
National Fossil Day takes place in October in the USA
Hashtag: #NationalFossilDay
MISSION: National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational values.
OBJECTIVES: National Fossil Day events, resources and initiatives will:
Celebrate the wonderful diversity of fossils as clues for understanding the history of life, past climates, and ancient landscapes;
Promote the understanding that fossils are non-renewable resources and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations;
Highlight the science-based management of fossils on public lands; Encourage paleontologists to participate in outreach activities at local schools, parks, museums and similar settings throughout the United States;
Establish partnerships between professional organizations, government agencies and other groups to promote the scientific and educational values of fossils;
Develop a media strategy for consistent and positive messaging which promotes the objectives of National Fossil Day;
Promote awareness of the paleontological resources, programs, services, and expertise of the National Park Service.
Facebook
NatlFossilDay
Wikipedia
Fossil
Ammonoidea
Obamus
Places to visit
Planeta.com