Mountaineer who took up fossil hunting after avalanche discovers rare 'sea dragon'

BBC Science Thursday 30 July 2026, 09:17 UTC 1 min read

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Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.

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