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Paleo Discoveries
6540 36th Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32966
Tel: (772) 539-7005
Fax: (772) 539-7004
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Million of years ago, Florida was inhabited by 60’ Sharks; Saber-Toothed Cats; Bear-Sized Beavers; Humpless Camels; Ancient Horses and other extra-large and long-extinct beasts.
Now You can explore Florida’s fossil history with a Fossil Hunting Expedition
Florida is known as one of the richest areas for fossils in the world and is acknowledged as unique in North America for the number and variety of vertebrate fossils that have been found. Fossils from Bone Valley, the phosphate mining district in Central Florida, are rare and highly-priced specimens. Due to the unique geological characteristics of the phosphate rich region, most of the fossils are beautifully preserved with amazing detail and color. In general, Florida fossils lie close to the surface where they can be easily discovered. Vertebrate fossils that help unravel the mysteries of ancient Florida date back to the Eocene Period, 56.5 million years ago.
Throughout this period, climatic changes caused the oceans to rise and fall many times, as recently as 10,000 years ago. At times, Florida was twice its current width. At other times, it was less than 100 miles long and 10 miles wide. Since the sea rose and receded from Florida many times, sediments were constantly reworked. Phosphate mining and rivers uncover ancient shorelines millions of years old that at different times were home to both land and sea creatures, their fossil remains just waiting to be discovered by you.
Paleo Discoveries was formed by Fred Mazza in 2004. One of his lifelong pursuits has been to support others in both experiencing and discovering a passion for the history of our planet in a fun and interactive way. Florida was specifically chosen by Fred as Paleo Discoveries place of business because of its rich source of fossil material available in terms of both quality and quantity. Florida is the best place to be for both the beginner as well as the serious collector
With over 25 years of fossil hunting experience along the east coast Fred is often called upon as a resource throughout an extensive network of both amateur and professional paleontologists.
If you're looking for a day trip you will never forget. If you want to learn about our planets history. If you just want the thrill of making a find.
Contact Fred today. |
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Unlike a fishing trip, you'll always come home with something |
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Safe, Fun, Educational and Informative |
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Days and Times Vary, please call 772 539-7005 for more information |
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Sorry, you won't be uncovering Dinosaurs as they roamed the earth 65 million years ago when Florida was still under water. |
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Have your child's next birthday party be one he or she will never forget- go on a local fossil dig with Paleo Discoveries in your own back yard! |
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