Discovering a New Coelacanth Fossil
Coelacanths can be considered living fossils dating back to 420 million years ago. Our new fossil, called _Ngamugawi wirngarri_, was found at the Gogo formations on Gooniyandi Country.
New data by Flinders University researchers and colleagues from around the world indicates that the evolution of the coelacanth was spurred on by tectonic plate movements. If you'd like to learn more check out our latest research paper:
www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-51238-4