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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Learn more about the importance of the Charleston embayment→ 

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:

  1. Providing a central hub for collaboration with the global paleontology research community

  2. Building a digitized collection of scientifically-important specimens that is easily accessible and searchable

  3. 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

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