Principal Investigator:Hermus, Chelsea Licensed Year(s):
2002
Summary:
The main objective of the project is to collect fossils of two specific groups of early fishes (acanthodians and heterostracans) to supplement specimens already collected for research projects at the University of Alberta. The field party plans to journe...
Principal Investigator:Wilson, Mark V.H. Licensed Year(s):20131998
1996
1990 Summary:
The researchers will collect Upper Silurian-Lower Devonian jawed and jawless fish fossils, with priority given to rare articulated specimens. Located specimens will be packaged and returned to the University of Alberta for preparation. The rock that encases the 'MOTH' fossils is removed either mechanically or by treatment with acetic acid such that the fine details are revealed with minimum dama...
Principal Investigator:Johnston, Paul A. Licensed Year(s):
1992
Summary:
The researcher and his team will look for fossils of reef animals. Notes will be taken on the growth positions of the reef animals, and about 400 kg of fossils will be collected by hand or with hammers and chisels from various localities. The fossils will be brought back to the Royal Tyrrell Museum and used to make molds. Casts from these molds will be used to make an exhibit showing a three-di...