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.
Sample pots ready for diving Bob and chemistry An isopod from the furthest reaches of the cave Rhiannon analysing samples Today’s dive team Checking the trap at Moccasin Sink The purpose of today’s diving activities was to obtain the same water samples at Rock Spring that we have already obtained…
The team gets ready to dive The beautiful Rock Springs run Solution tube The focus of the project today moved to Rock Spring in Kelly Park. For previous exploits at this site see ‘Rock Springs Rocks’ and ‘Hard Rock, Soft Wings’. The aim was to reassess the site prior to…
Sanlando Spring viewed from the run Andrew using no-mount configuration Bedrock and bacterial mat specimens collected Artie conducts nitrate analysis Onlookers provide another educational opportunity The peanut gallery The target of today’s activities was Palm and Sanlando Springs. Traps were placed in both springs today in part of an ongoing…
Survey Essentials Rhiannon prepares for survey Terrence and Renee strike a pose Andrew views crustaceans Troglobitic crustaceans Terrence preserves fauna Today the dive team were working on producing a map of the no-mount cave at Wekiwa Springs. Terrence and Andrew, using the same no-mount cylinder configuration they had been using…