Day One - Off to a Great Start!

Apr 12, 2016

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Day One - Off to a Great Start!
One day in to our campaign and we have already reached 15% of our goal! Thanks to everyone for your support. 
In days to come I will provide a little more background about the Triassic world that we will be exploring and the strange creatures that dwelled in the Triassic oceans. I will also highlight the interesting history of paleontological research in the area and some of the fascinating characters involved. 
In the mean time, thanks again and please continue to spread the word. We have already had a great reception on Twitter and Facebook.
Best,
Neil Kelley
                
 
 
P.S. You might enjoy the story in High Country News  about our study of Triassic ichthyosaurs from Nevada. The cover illustration is by Todd Marshall. 

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About This Project

Rediscovering the Lost Triassic Marine Reptile Fossils of Northern California

Vanderbilt University

More than 100 years ago, paleontologists discovered the skeletons of ancient ocean-dwelling reptiles in the mountains of northern California. These fossils, including fish-shaped ichthyosaurs and lizard like thalattosaurs, provide a glimpse into the Triassic oceans of some 230 million years ago. This region has not been explored for new fossils in over a century. By relocating important sites and discovering new fossils we hope to shed light on a pivotal period in the history of life on Earth.