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From the Ground to the Public: Old and New Fossil Discoveries from Kefalonia–Ithaca UNESCO Global Geopark and Their Value in Research, Education, and Local Palaeontological Heritage

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  • George Iliopoulos

    (Geology Department, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504 Rio, Greece)

  • Vasilis Golfinopoulos

    (Geology Department, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504 Rio, Greece)

  • Anastasia Kalampalika

    (Geology Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, GR54124 Thessaloniki, Greece)

  • Konstantina Karanika

    (Independent Researcher, Monis Kaltezwn 4, GR26336 Patras, Greece)

  • Maria Kolendrianou

    (Geology Department, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504 Rio, Greece)

  • Penelope Papadopoulou

    (Geology Department, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504 Rio, Greece)

  • Socratis Tsacos

    (Independent Researcher, Mantzarou 35, GR26442 Patras, Greece)

  • Marianthi Tzortzi

    (Geology Department, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504 Rio, Greece)

  • Dimitra Valavani

    (Geology Department, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504 Rio, Greece)

  • Elena Zoumpouli

    (Geology Department, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504 Rio, Greece
    Kefalonia–Ithaca UNESCO Global Geopark, GR28100 Argostoli, Greece)

  • Nicolina Bourli

    (Geology Department, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504 Rio, Greece)

  • Avraam Zelilidis

    (Geology Department, University of Patras, University Campus, GR26504 Rio, Greece)

Abstract

Fossils play a crucial role in geoparks contributing to their scientific, educational and recreational aspects. The purpose of the project “Study and promotion of the palaeontological heritage of Kefalonia–Ithaca UNESCO Global Geopark” is the overall consideration of the palaeontological record of the geopark and its utilization with a holistic approach. Excavations took place in 11 new excavation sites and a total of more than 1000 specimens were recovered belonging to 13 major groups (ammonites, barnacles, belemnitida, bivalves, brachiopods, corals, fish, foraminifera, gastropods, plant leaves, rudists, scaphopods, and sea urchins). After being conserved and identified by the scientific staff, the specimens, along with replicas, were exhibited in two newly developed exhibitions at the Information Centres. The exhibitions were inspired by science labs as spaces of exploration, research, discovery and experience. Moreover, an educational package was prepared consisting of different activities for all ages. It presents how life, landscapes, and climate have changed over time and how living things responded to those changes.

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  • George Iliopoulos & Vasilis Golfinopoulos & Anastasia Kalampalika & Konstantina Karanika & Maria Kolendrianou & Penelope Papadopoulou & Socratis Tsacos & Marianthi Tzortzi & Dimitra Valavani & Elena Z, 2024. "From the Ground to the Public: Old and New Fossil Discoveries from Kefalonia–Ithaca UNESCO Global Geopark and Their Value in Research, Education, and Local Palaeontological Heritage," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(6), pages 1-20, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:6:p:2521-:d:1359617
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