And for those following today’s work - this was done as part of regular museum response collecting, and I will report and accession the specimen under my annual Heritage Research Permit. Next step is field report writing and making the new specimen available for research.
It’s a wrap - now back at Shore Road field camp, with the specimen cleaned off - can now see the impressions of several smaller skeletal elements on the surface with the impression of the fin spine. Oscar naps in the shade dreaming of #fishfossils
Oscar approved of the collection plan and with a bit of hammer and chisel the fossil was ready to move. Thanks to Andrew Hebda and Gwyneth for their assistance.
A beautiful day for fossil trip to Walton Shore of Minas Basin. Don Dickson saw this Carboniferous fish fin spine during a walk on the beach and contacted the Museum.
Stay tuned today as Oscar and I examine a fossil found by a local citizen near the #Walton Lighthouse. If you see a significant fossil in #NovaScotia - please contact the Museum. Fossils are protected by legislation in Nova Scotia. https://t.co/MnXFu017E8