Fossils of Bayside 

At the end of Term 2, the Year 9 and 10 DNA to Dinosaur class participated in a ‘Fossils of Bayside’ incursion. We were very lucky to have Ben Francishelli, a Vertebrate Palaeontologist, present to our students on the 'Lost World of Bayside Fossils’. Ben presented his current research into the fossils found at Beaumaris Bay, including giant sperm whales, megalodons, ancient sharks, giant pelicans and giant marsupials. 

It was great to hear from an expert in the field with his stories of finding fossils diving at our local beaches and connecting this to how the species may have lived and interacted millions of years ago. Ben also brought in an extensive collection of fossils from these species for students to view and handle.

Follow Ben’s Work

If you are interested in the fossils of Bayside you might also like to follow the work of Ben Francischelli (Vertebrate Palaeontologist) on social media – Lost World of Bayside Fossils. 

His Instagram and Facebook posts are a great way to keep up to date with the local fossil discoveries.

Would you like to attend a Fossil Expo?

• Are you interested in fossils?
• Do you want to know more about the fossils that we have on our doorstep in Bayside?
• Would you like to meet the experts?

Featuring some of the experts who have been researching and discovering our local fossils in Beaumaris Bay, this year’s BESS and MESAC Fossil Expo could be the event for you!

Mr Steve Seddon

Teacher