What do modern palaeontologists do to keep safe?

What do modern palaeontologists do to keep safe?

Then when we go to those places, there should be some chance of finding a dinosaur. ‘ Palaeontologists don’t always have to dig to find evidence of dinosaurs. Rocks can naturally weather away to reveal bones that have been hidden for millions of years.

How can we keep fossils safe?

Dip a strip of newspaper in your “plaster.” Make sure it is well coated and get rid of drips. Wrap that strip around your “fossil.” Repeat several times until your “fossil” is well covererd in several layers of “bandages.” Let your “jacket” dry.

What can a paleontologist do?

Paleontologists study the record of life on Earth left as fossils. Paleontological research includes working out the relationships between extinct animals and plants and their living relatives.

What do paleontologists do daily?

A paleontologist works out the relationships between extinct plants and animals and their living relatives today. They study fossils, using them to put together pieces of history that made up the earth and life on it.

Why should we protect fossils?

They tell us what types of dinosaurs lived here. They tell us how big the dinosaurs were. Fossils can also give clues about what the land might have been like millions of years ago. Think about the land around your community.

How do scientists preserve fossils?

Fossilization can occur in many ways. Most fossils are preserved in one of five processes (Figure 11.6): preserved remains, permineralization, molds and casts, replacement, and compression.

What are the challenges of paleontology?

Yet at the outset of the millennium, three inter- connected, troubling challenges confront paleontol- ogists: 1) a shrinking job market, 2) diminishing funding sources, and 3) heightened commercial- Page 2 SHIMADA, ET AL.: GREATEST CHALLENGE TO 21ST CENTURY PALEONTOLOGY 2 ization of fossils.

When to contact the Department of paleontology?

In the event that a project involves land owned or administered by another federal or state agency, that agency should be contacted in order to ascertain specific requirements they may have relative to paleontological resources. Additionally, whenever feasible the Department complies with local ordinances concerning paleontological resources.

Why does Caltrans need to do a paleontological study?

Caltrans and local project sponsors, as part of the project development and delivery process, are obligated to conduct paleontological studies in response to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances. When addressed proactively, paleontological resources are not likely to restrict project options or slow project delivery.

When do paleontological resources need to be considered?

Consideration of paleontological resources may be required under NEPA when a project is proposed for development on federal land, or land under federal jurisdiction. The level of consideration depends upon the federal agency involved (see section below entitled Identification of Regulatory/Management Agencies).

Can a paleontological resource be listed as a NNL?

Furthermore, there is no requirement to evaluate a paleontological resource for listing as an NNL. Finally, project proponents (state and local) are not obligated to prepare an application for listing potential NNLs, should such a resource be encountered during project planning and delivery.