Found some 33-ish million year old (Oligocene) snail fossils yesterday, and had a lovely beach day.
#oligocene #marinefossils #blakelyformation #washingtonfossils #beachday

"Researchers have developed and demonstrated a robot capable of sorting, manipulating, and identifying microscopic marine fossils. The new technology automates a tedious process that plays a key role in advancing our understanding of the world’s oceans and climate – both today and in the prehistoric past".
#robot #ocean #climate #marinefossils
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/974091