THE BRISTOL DINOSAUR PROJECT

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 " THE BRISTOL DINOSAUR PROJECT – A CONSERVATION AND PREPARATION OVERVIEW" from the Journal of Paleontological Techniques, a Symposium Volume covering the 1st International Conservation Symposium-Workshop.

 

The Bristol Dinosaur Project involved extensive preparation and conservation of a large collection of macro- and

microvertebrate fossils. The starting point was some four tonnes of fossiliferous cave-fill breccia, and the

laboratory procedures involved a broad range of physical and chemical approaches to reduce this matrix and

extract, conserve, and curate the dinosaur bones and microvertebrate remains. The initial state of the remains,

and the laboratory procedures followed provide a good case study of historical collections found in many

institutions that are in urgent need of care and dedicated work. The program also provided examples of good and

bad practice, while training students in laboratory skills.

 

http://www.jpaleontologicaltechniques.org/pasta3/JPT N13/pdf/JPT13_pg_50_64.pdf

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[Minnesota Nice]

@oilshale great read, thanks for sharing it!