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NZ’s unique fossil record of marine molluscs helps scientists predict extinction risk – before it’s too late

NZ’s unique fossil record of marine molluscs helps scientists predict extinction risk – before it’s too late

New Zealand’s well-documented fossil and living marine fauna allows scientists to explore drivers of extinction risk that are relevant globally.

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James S. Crampton

Delving into ‘deep time’: what NZ’s ancient past reveals about its present

A newly-dated geological timescale will help scientists connect NZ’s deep past to present day hazards, climate change and biodiversity.

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James S. Crampton