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British Antarctic Survey at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

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Join British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists at this year’s world-famous Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, taking place on 14 and 15 June. Come and marvel at remarkable fossils from Antarctica, offering insights into the continent’s past as a tropical rainforest teeming with dinosaurs.

Visit the BAS team stationed at the Jubilee Pavilion on Marine Parade and get an up-close look at our exceptional collection of ancient fossils and the creatures inhabiting modern-day polar seas. Meet our team of friendly scientists and ask them your most challenging questions!

The festival features an array of captivating exhibits, expert presentations, thrilling shows, guided nature walks, and family-friendly entertainment, all celebrating the rich geological heritage of the Jurassic Coast and beyond.

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BAS at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival in 2024

 

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Searching for fossil evidence of how life on the Antarctic sea floor evolved over the last 100 million years. Credit: Sam Hunt

Find out more on the Lyme Regis Festival website.

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