Working on fossilized oysters in Northern Peru (Tumbes)

Fossilized oysters (organisms living on the earth more than 500 million years) can be used not only to explore the diversity and evolution of this biological lineage in the past but also to use them as indicators of past climatic changes. Here you can see a sample of the hardworking of my colleague and friend, the scientist Ernesto Fernandez (Peruvian Institute of Marine Research -IMARPE) revealing those species that have been sedimented in northern Peru (Tumbes, ~3°30' S). Results coming soon!

Fossilized oyster #1

Fossilized oyster #2

Fossilized oyster #3

Fossilized oyster #3

Working on specific samples.

A battery of sieves used to microfossils and sedimentology

Ernesto at work (by night! See through the window!)