The Cambrian Age occurred about 500 million years ago and lasted for about 80 million years, during which all life was confined to water. It is also the first geological age from which we have recovered a good fossil record.
The most familiar fossils of the Cambrian Period are the Trilobites, the bug-like ancestors of today’s crustaceans. It is this reason that an image of Trilobite fossils is used by the Foundation.
Wekiva River Basin State Parks by Amy Giannotti After several late night arrivals last night, this morning began with a packing frenzy…loading up tanks, gear, sampling equipment, people…and – most importantly – DoubleStuf Oreos!! We mustered at 9 am at Katie’s Landing in Wekiva River Basin State Parks. The plan…
Ichetucknee Springs – Monday June 28, 2010 Jef Frank We began the day with a smaller team as we had to say goodbye last night to Amber, Karl Shreeves, and Alex…they had obligations at work and school on Monday and we are sorry that they missed such an incredible place! …
Rose Sink – June 27, 2010 Sarah Brightman My name is Sarah Brightman and I’m the 2010 Boston Sea Rovers Frank Scalli Annual Summer Intern. One part of my summer internship with the Sea Rovers includes spending a week in the Florida Springs working with the Cambrian Foundation. My main…
Florida Museum of Natural History – June 26, 2010 By Alex Houston, Cambrian Foundation Intern Our team packed up and headed to Gainesville, FL, for an event at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Being the new intern with Cambrian Foundation, I was ecstatic to have been given this incredible…