Our Mission
We are 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to advance the research and conservation of the unique paleontology and geology of the Charleston embayment.
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Our Work
We work to elevate the importance the Charleston Tri-County Area’s paleontology and geology to the global stage. We accomplish this by:
Providing a central hub for collaboration with the global paleontology research community
Building a digitized collection of scientifically-important specimens that is easily accessible and searchable
Conserving scientifically-significant land so that it be studied in perpetuity
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Fossil identification
Paleontology preparation and curation
Excavation and retrieval
Education and outreach