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Mike the following is for you, and anyone else interested in the fossiling hobby
Yesterday we surveyed the Edisto river in search of potential fossiling sites.
The morning started well. There was flat water in the Charleston harbor, blue sky, and a perfect air temperature.
Things continued to get better as the day progressed. The launch site was vacant. The water was still or barely moving, the moss hung low from the trees, and a slight fog lingered in wait of the direct sunlight.
The boat was put in the water and the motor argued some, not wanting to wake up after a long sleep, but slowly came around to life. We shoved off and motored slowly down river through the fog. The critters were sleeping-in and the river was lethargic and beautiful.
We searched and searched for the longest time yesterday in the 66 degree water. The underwater video did not work for us, so we probed and probed and dragged a line in the sand. Finally we found what we had come for. We located a long gravel bed. The gravel bed seemed to be about 25 feet wide and about 75 yards long. It is in an area that will provide some very easy, long dives. It is in an area of the river that looks to be very diver friendly. We will return and work this site this season.
We will be on the look out for anything fossilized but will likely find sharks teeth. Most likely Angustiden, some Megalodon, some Ariculitus. We may find Mastodon and Mammoth. I personally will be especially looking for Ivory and Saber teeth. We will likely pick up some petrified wood.
Yesterday we surveyed the Edisto river in search of potential fossiling sites.
The morning started well. There was flat water in the Charleston harbor, blue sky, and a perfect air temperature.
Things continued to get better as the day progressed. The launch site was vacant. The water was still or barely moving, the moss hung low from the trees, and a slight fog lingered in wait of the direct sunlight.
The boat was put in the water and the motor argued some, not wanting to wake up after a long sleep, but slowly came around to life. We shoved off and motored slowly down river through the fog. The critters were sleeping-in and the river was lethargic and beautiful.
We searched and searched for the longest time yesterday in the 66 degree water. The underwater video did not work for us, so we probed and probed and dragged a line in the sand. Finally we found what we had come for. We located a long gravel bed. The gravel bed seemed to be about 25 feet wide and about 75 yards long. It is in an area that will provide some very easy, long dives. It is in an area of the river that looks to be very diver friendly. We will return and work this site this season.
We will be on the look out for anything fossilized but will likely find sharks teeth. Most likely Angustiden, some Megalodon, some Ariculitus. We may find Mastodon and Mammoth. I personally will be especially looking for Ivory and Saber teeth. We will likely pick up some petrified wood.
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