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We have recently been undertaking some fieldwork to help monitor the condition of import Earth science features within some of Dorset's coastal Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). These kinds of features are assessed every few years to make sure they haven't been damaged. In this round of assessments we have so far visited geological exposures in Studland cliffs, the sand dunes of South Haven Peninsula, and a diverse record of upper Jurassic rocks between Bowleaze Cove and Ringstead Bay. During our visits we look for changes both natural and man made and compare what we find with what was originally described when the SSSI was designated. Often, natural changes along dynamic coastal SSSIs are not a problem, but they can make locating some parts of the feature challenging! For example, west of Osmington a recent landslide has buried some of the rock layers that used to be visible on the beach. These will become exposed again naturally in time, so there is no harm done. Our next location is Durlston Bay and Swanage looking at rocks that were laid down in lagoons and rivers in the early Cretaceous. Keep your fingers crossed that we have good weather for it!
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Our ambassadors have been out and about leading walks and talking about the World Heritage site at events. Places are still available at some of the guided walks this summer. Book your place here.
Our fossil wardens have been out on the beaches, their role is varied but generally they are out there keeping people safe and chatting to people about the coast, geology and any fossils they have found.
Some of the team have been hard at work researching and writing academic papers. We will share more on this as work progresses.
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