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HOW ARE FOSSILS PROTECTED FOR TRAVEL

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Some of the methods are as follows..

Foam wrap: Having experimented with various materials to protect fossils during transportation and storage, it is observed that the use of foam sheets to be the most effective. Foam sheets are commonly found in fruit boxes to prevent bruising to apples and pears etc; they work just as well at protecting fossils. The foam is light weight and easily carried during fossil trips, and can be utilised quickly and easily when needed. Unlike newspaper, foam sheets can be used a dozen or more times.

Elastic bands: When wrapping fossils with foam sheets an elastic band (or several) will prevent it unwrapping during transport. It is also likely to encounter inquisitive walkers/visitors or fellow fossil hunters interested in seeing your finds; it's much less complicated to unwrap the fossil if it's been secured with elastic bands! Elastic bands also have the added benefit that they can be used in all weather conditions.


Padded compartment box: For small, fragile specimens it's a good idea to carry a small compartment box containing cotton wool. The addition of cotton wool ensures the specimens are held in place during transportation, without this they'd be at heighted risk of damage. It's worth noting that while cotton wool can be a benefit, in some instances it may also pose a risk to the specimen. Some specimens with fragile surface details may be susceptible to damage during the removal of strands of cotton wool that becomes caught, extra care should be taken if this occurs. The use of small plastic bags can be an added benefit for extra fragile specimens.

Small plastic bags: The use of small sealable bags is especially beneficial for isolating specimens from each other and reducing the risk of damage. For fragile specimens a bag ensures any loose fragments are contained and can be reaffixed at home or within the laboratory. As described above, a bag can be used in conjunction with cotton wool within a compartment box to prevent any stands of cotton fibre become tangled around the specimen.

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