In Search of Sea Dragons A Fossil Hunter's Odyssey

About this book

Over the last five years, Matthew Myserscough has become well-known in the fossil-hunting community for making spectacular marine reptile discoveries on the beaches near his home. This book recounts his journey from novice to expert fossil hunter. His adventures take him to a variety of places, including lesser-known sites in South Wales and Dorset, where he makes exciting discoveries. Offering practical advice for aspiring fossil hunters, his story is one of personal growth as he comes to terms with adulthood. As his months-long search draws to a close, he considers what’s more rewarding? 

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Biography

Matthew Myerscough is a civil engineer and fossil hunter based in Cardiff. With a particular passion for finding ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs, Matthew has become well-known in the fossil-hunting community for making spectacular marine reptile discoveries on the beaches near his home. Some of his notable finds include a beautifully preserved ichthyosaur skull, a rare plesiosaur flipper, and the lower jaw from a 16-foot-long pliosaur, the first of its kind found in Wales, which Matthew has donated to the National Museum Cardiff. When he’s not scouring the beaches in search of new finds, Matthew may be found playing with his young daughter or riding his bicycle. Matthew is also a qualified Mountain Leader and has survived an avalanche.