Fossil Collection
Fossil Collection
Fossil Hunting in Dorset
The Jurassic coastline of Dorset is a fossil hunting haven for both novice and experienced fossil collectors. The 150km (95 mile) stretch of coastline covering Dorset and East Devon spans 185 Million Years of geological history and has been granted World Heritage Status.
Pliosaur Remains found in Dorset November and April are generally the best times to go fossil hunting in Dorset as this is the period when mud flows and cliff falls expose fresh material for enthusiasts to explore. Recently, 25 large pieces of a fossil collected by Mr Sheehan, a local amateur fossil collector, were identified by palaeontologists as a Pliosaur. Only one fragment was missing from the front of the jaw. This marine reptile measuring in the range 10-16 meters lived about 140 million years ago and was believed to have been so powerful it could have bitten a car in half.
The extremely rare find, in almost pristine condition, has been purchased by Dorset County Council for £20,000 with money form the Heritage Lottery Fund. David Tucker, the County's museums advisor, said: "Our aim is to purchase fossils found along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and to get them into local museums - we want to put really exceptional fossils in museums." Experts think this latest discovery could represent one of the largest pliosaurs ever found.
Fossil Hunting on the Jurassic Coast The discovery of the Pliosaur has captured people's imagination and they are discovering the joys of fossil hunting along our Dorset coast. If you plan to try fossil hunting for the first time, it is best to first check the weather forecast and tide tables. High tides and rough seas produce the most fossils but these conditions can be dangerous. At this time of year you need to be equipped with warm jackets, water proof clothing, and sturdy boots and wait until the tide is on the way out before setting off.
The cliffs around Lyme Regis contain lots of well preserved fossils and the safest place to hunt for fossils is the beach, not the cliffs. If you are a novice collector, it is good to watch what other experienced fossil collectors are doing, where they are looking and what sort of rocks they are interested in. Watch how they examine and break the rocks and learn what types of rock are likely to contain fossils.
There exists a fossil collecting code of practice that applies to most of our coastline here in West Dorset. The golden rule is you can continue to keep fossils found on the beach or in material that has already broken away from the cliff, but you must not dig from or chip away at the cliff itself, for safety and other reasons. The code can be accessed at the Jurassic Coast website.
If you come across something unusual or interesting, take it to the Heritage Coast Centre at the sea front at Charmouth. The experts can assess and identify your find.
Who knows, you may discover the Pliosaur's missing jaw piece!
Happy hunting!
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Fossil Watches
Fossil has long been a name associated with great watches and fabulous styles. One of the key factors with Fossil watches is creating unique timepieces that are both a work of art and an expression of style. This American brand has become a true leader in the watch industry due to their creative pieces. They are pioneers in the industry, creating watches that make a person stand out in a crowd. When wearing a Fossil watch, you will get questions and compliments on it everywhere you go.
Fossil watches have a combination of charm, fun and elegance. They have been called alluring and captivating in their unique and beautiful design that gains attention from across a room. There are also so many styles to choose from in their collections that you are sure to find the perfect one for you or someone on your list.
Some Fossil watch collections include:
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- Fossil Men's Metal Casual
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These are just a few examples of the many Fossil collections and they are always growing as the Fossil innovative staff is creating new looks and designs. In each of these collections, there many be several different styles to choose from for both men and women. Fossil watches are designed for all types of people in all walks of life so you are sure to find one that meets your needs.
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Fossil has an extraordinary TIC technology and they posses a license for proprietary technology that is used in other brands of watches as well. As a company, they are continually searching for new ways to improve and expand on their designs. This keeps their looks fresh and new and on the cutting edge of technology, always giving the customer something great to look forward to.
About the Author
Zai Zhu is a watch collector and founder of www.DiscountWatchStore.com. You will find over 3500 styles of watches from over 50 brands including Citizen, Seiko, Invicta, Casio, Movado, Bulova, and of course Fossil watches. Weekly deals and daily deal are available. You can also read reviews and articles there.