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New Dinosaur From the Isle of Wight
A brand-new dinosaur has been named from the Isle of Wight! Istiorachis, meaning “sail-spine,” was a medium-sized herbivore with a dramatic sail along its back and tail, roaming the Island 125 million years ago.

FODI
Aug 234 min read


Support a New Dinosaur Museum and Science Park on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is one of Europe’s richest dinosaur fossil sites and it needs your help to create a space for science and education!

FODI
Aug 122 min read


How to prepare fossils
There are a vast range of options when preparing a fossil depending on how the item is preserved, and what type of matrix it is in.

FODI
May 273 min read


Island geology
The Island was formed as the result of complex tectonic movements that produced a central east-west ridge of steeply dipping hardened...

FODI
May 272 min read
How fossils are formed
The formation of fossils is actually quite a rare process. There are very specific conditions that need to be met before a living thing...

Tegan Hicks
May 272 min read


How to fossil hunt
There are several things you need to think about when collecting fossils on the Isle of Wight. Take a look at the headings below: Safety...

FODI
May 134 min read


Preparing Dinosaurs – A look behind the scenes as a Fossil Preparator
Read about Martyn's journey with fossil preparation, and hear some insights into the work that goes into

Martyn Hornett
May 134 min read
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