Fossils on the Seashore is an expert and accessible guide to exploring the palaeontological richness of Britains coastal landscapes.
While inland sites are increasingly off-limits, the UKs extensive coastline remains a specimen-rich wonderland of fossils and fossiliferous rock, shining a light on questions of palaeoecology, preservation and trace fossils.
A retired geologist and expert palaeontologist, Dr Stephen Donovan balances scholarly knowledge with practical guidance. Designed for easy reference in the field, each chapter is concise and self-contained, equipping readers with the knowledge to identify fossils, understand ancient ecosystems, and appreciate the processes behind fossilisation
Fossils on the Seashore brings the authors extensive field experience to life, unlocking the geological and palaeontological secrets of the past from Britains remarkable coastal landscapes. It is an indispensable resource for both amateur enthusiasts and emerging palaeontologists.
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"Steve's book is not just a collection of his insights, but a practical guide that will help you engage with the wonders of shoreline palaeontology. It will open new worlds of wonder as you collect and select the mineralised remnants of ancient life on sandy, muddy, pebbly, or rock-strewn beaches. His conversational style and ability to make complex topics understandable make Steve the perfect guide for seasoned collectors and newcomers."
- Tim Littlewood, Director of Science, Natural History Museum, London 'Donovan has used his lifetime of experiences to produce a clearly written, easily understandable and extremely well illustrated book on the world of borers and encrusters in fossil and modern environments. Although aimed at amateurs and students, this book would be a valuable addition to any palaeontologists or beachcombers library. [ ...] The extensive, high-quality photographs of modern and fossil examples make the book an excellent guide for the identification of trace fossils found on or in hard substrates on the beach.' Peter Riches, Bulletin of the Geological Society of Norfolk
PART I: INTRODUCING ASPECTS OF THE BEACH. 1: Introduction: On the Beach.
2: Molluscs or Pebbles? 3: Sandy Beaches. 4: Pebbles and Cobbles on the
Beach. 5: Aktuo Paläontologie. 6: Health and Safety.
PART II: WHAT TO LOOK FOR. 7: Provenance. 8: Corals and sponges. 9:
Bryozoans. 10: Crabs. 11: Barnacles. 12: Gastropods. 13: Bivalves. 14:
Cephalopods, Scaphopods and Chitons. 15: Worms and Their Tubes.
16:Echinoids.
PART III: WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO SEE. 17: Margate, Kent. 18: Sandown, Isle
of Wight. 19: Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 20: Overstrand, Norfolk. 21:
Easington, Co. Durham. 22: Isle of Mull, Scotland
Dr Stephen Donovan has been publishing on such diverse subjects as palaeontology, Caribbean geology, the history of science, ichnology and academic publishing for over 35 years. He loves researching the fossil record and writing about it.
