Civil engineer discovers first Jurassic sea dragon fossil in Wales

A British fossil hunter found a rare ancient sea dragon specimen on a Welsh beach, adding to thousands of fossils he has uncovered through decades of beachcombing.

First covered Jul 28, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

Civil engineer discovers first Jurassic sea dragon fossil in Wales — Image via theguardian.com

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1d Guardian Environment How one man’s near-death experience led to the discovery of the first Jurassic sea dragon in Wales — Matthew Myerscough’s remarkable find is one of many detailed in his new book. But his journey into fossil hunting began years earlier, when he was caught in an…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-29 (#18)

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