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.
Manatee Springs – June 25, 2010 Marissa Williams Friday June 25th started the first of a four day sampling and educational extravaganza including three new sampling locations in North Florida. For the past few years the Cambrian Foundation has focused its bacteria and water quality analysis efforts on Central Florida…
DeLeon Springs – February 20, 2010 Jenny Sherwood This weekend was my first experience working with the Cambrian Foundation on a sampling project. I was utterly amazed at the precision and dedication of the divers and surface team. The devoted members ensured that every detail was scoured over, every precaution…
Wekiwa, Sulfur, and Palm Springs – February 19, 2010 Marissa Rodriguez Our day started with one of the coldest winters that Florida has experienced in decades. Bundled up and caravanning to the main entrance of Wekiwa Springs State Park just after 9am, we filed into our unloading zone and set…
Planning for Wekiwa, Deleon, Sulfur, and Palm Springs – February 18, 2010 Amy Giannotti Everyone has arrived in Orlando and is ready to begin diving! Amy traveled to the airport this morning to retrieve Drs. Rima Franklin (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Aaron Mills (University of Virginia) and welcome them to…