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 * Fossils** are the preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the remote past.

Headlines http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-ancient-life-hydrothermal-20170301-story.html

Events
In 2016 National Fossil Day takes place October 12 in the USA [] [] [] []

Hashtag: [|#NationalFossilDay]

Planeta: http://planeta.com/1610nationalfossilday

Join in the celebration of National Fossil Day today! MISSION: National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational values. OBJECTIVES: National Fossil Day events, resources and initiatives will: Celebrate the wonderful diversity of fossils as clues for understanding the history of life, past climates, and ancient landscapes; Promote the understanding that fossils are non-renewable resources and the importance of preserving fossils for future generations; Highlight the science-based management of fossils on public lands; Encourage paleontologists to participate in outreach activities at local schools, parks, museums and similar settings throughout the United States; Establish partnerships between professional organizations, government agencies and other groups to promote the scientific and educational values of fossils; Develop a media strategy for consistent and positive messaging which promotes the objectives of National Fossil Day; Promote awareness of the paleontological resources, programs, services, and expertise of the National Park Service.

Places to Visit
[|Agate Fossil Beds National Monument]

Facebook
[|NatlFossilDay]

Twitter
[|@NatlFossilDay] [|@earthsciweek] [|@tulespringsnps] [|@SamNobleMuseum] [|@JDFossilBedsNPS] [|@PetrifiedNPS] [|@TexasMemMuseum]

Wikipedia
[|Fossil]

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