Does fossil hunting damage the environment?
Yes, fossil collecting can damage the environment if no attention is given to the damage that can be done to the location you are removing fossils from, the fossils themselves, and the possible loss of important scientific information. If you are not an expert you should avoid removing fossils from cliffs and you should not use tools such as fossil hammers. Click here for our Environmental Policy. Click here for our safety tips on fossil collecting, and how you can ensure you protect the environment in which fossils can be found. How can I look for fossils myself? Click here for our complete guide to fossil hunting, including lots of important safety tips. Where can I find out more information about fossils? Click here for links to other fossil, geological, and paleontology web sites. Where can I buy fossils? We have an on-line Fossil Beach fossil shop, selling genuine fossils which have been collected in an environmentally-friendly way. Ranging from complete specimens to ‘beach washed
