Briefing: Scientists uncover the secret behind perfectly 3D preserved 'sea reptile' fossils

Researchers at Curtin University have identified the processes that lead to the preservation of 3D fossils, specifically those of ancient sea reptiles, in environments devoid of oxygen.

Published in Communications Earth & Environment, the study emphasizes the significance of these findings for understanding fossilization processes in marine ecosystems.

The research highlights the conditions necessary for such preservation, which may inform future paleontological studies and methodologies in fossil recovery and analysis.