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The Geodiversity of Dawlish
Sip back and discover Dawlish, Devon, a seaside town with a remarkable Permian fossil sand dune system in the Dawlish Sandstone Formation. Explore its red cliffs, coastal stacks, and geodiversity, walk the South West Coast Path, and connect to nearby UNESCO sites including the Jurassic Coast. Perfect for geological enthusiasts and coastal tourists seeking a scenic, year-round destination with fossil heritage and natural beauty.
Oct 27, 20233 min read


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


Have you Met Sidmouth Museum's newest VIP Resident from the Triassic?
Sip back and explore Sidmouth Museum in Devon this Summer and discover Feralisaurus corami, a unique Middle Triassic fossil over 240 million years old. Learn about the Triassic Period, the Great Dying, and early reptile evolution alongside other rare fossils. Affordable, family-friendly, and internationally significant, Sidmouth Museum is a must-visit destination on the Jurassic Coast for fossil enthusiasts and curious travellers alike.
May 27, 20223 min read


Discovering West Bay and the Iconic East Cliff of the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore West Bay, Dorset, a historic fishing village and iconic Jurassic Coast destination. Discover East Cliff and Burton Hive geology, the Bridport Sand Formation, and Inferior Oolite limestone with rare fossils. Visit the award-winning West Bay Discovery Centre, learn about local shipbuilding, coastal erosion, and fossil finds, and enjoy scenic walks, beaches, and dramatic cliffs featured in ITV’s Broadchurch. Perfect for geotourism and heritage travellers.
Apr 1, 20225 min read


Fossil Hunting The Jurassic Coast's Cretaceous Rocks
Sip back and explore fossil hunting in the Cretaceous rocks of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, focusing on the fossil-rich Purbeck Group. Discover how limestone and mudstone shales formed in arid lagoons preserve dinosaurs, freshwater fish, insects, plants, and early mammals. Learn about Cretaceous environments, sea-level change, chalk formation, and the dramatic K–T mass extinction.
Feb 28, 20224 min read
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