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Exploring the Fossils of Florida USA
Sip back and explore Florida’s remarkable fossil heritage, from agatized coral and ancient coral reefs to Ice Age megafauna and marine mammals. Discover how sea-level change, karst limestone, and the Florida Platform shaped the state’s geodiversity, fossil record, aquifers, and iconic landscapes including caves, rivers, and the Everglades across deep geological time.
Sep 19, 20235 min read


The Lower Cretaceous Marine Reptiles of The Ricaurte Alto Province, Colombia
Sip back and discover the Lower Cretaceous marine reptile fossil Lagerstätte of Boyacá, Ricaurte Alto Province in Colombia—one of the world’s most important and complete records of marine reptiles. Preserved within the Paja Formation, this IUGS-recognised geological heritage site reveals exceptionally preserved ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, pliosaurs, marine turtles, and rare dinosaurs from a low-oxygen epicontinental sea that filled a critical gap in global Cretaceous palaeonto
Dec 12, 20225 min read


The Upper Jurassic Fossil Lagerstatte of Solnhofen-Eichstatt in Bavaria, Germany
Sip back and explore the Solnhofen-Eichstätt fossil Lagerstätte in Bavaria’s Altmühltal Nature Park, the world’s only Tithonian plattenkalk site and home to the Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird. Discover Upper Jurassic fossils preserved in extraordinary detail, from jellyfish and pterosaurs to ray-finned fishes. Visit museums in Solnhofen and Eichstätt showcasing this geological heritage, where lagoons and reefs created unique conditions for fossil preservation.
Dec 8, 20225 min read


The Giant Trilobite Fossils of Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark Northern Portugal
Sip back and explore the giant trilobite fossils of Canelas in the Arouca UNESCO Global Geopark of northern Portugal. This Middle Ordovician lagerstätte preserves some of the world’s largest trilobites, Valongo Slate soft-bodied fossils, and diverse marine life from the Rheic Ocean, making Canelas a unique geotourism destination for geology, palaeontology, and UNESCO World Heritage exploration and discovery.
Nov 11, 20223 min read


The Fezouata Fossils Found On The Edge Of The Sahara
Sip back and explore the Fezouata Fossils Found On The Explore the Fezouata Fossils of Jbel Tizagaouine in Morocco, one of the world’s most important Ordovician fossil sites. This internationally recognised lagerstätte preserves soft-bodied marine life from the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event, offering rare insight into early Paleozoic evolution, geological heritage, and fossil-rich geotourism in the Anti-Atlas region.
Nov 9, 20225 min read


Fossil Coast Explores Plymouth’s Geo Trail at The Royal William Yard
Sip back and explore Plymouth’s Royal William Yard Geo Trail, a free interactive geological walk highlighting Devonian limestone, fossils, and historic naval buildings. Learn about Plymouth Limestone, marine fossils, and Devon’s tectonic history while enjoying a family-friendly one-hour outdoor adventure through one of Britain’s most iconic maritime heritage sites. Perfect for fossil hunters and casual visitors alike.
Aug 2, 20226 min read
Find out more about gin, cocktail recipes, our fossil coastline, and the places
along the way that you can enjoy a jigger of Fossil Coast Gin.
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