How Ohio became an ancient, fishless ocean floor
In short: Modern Ohio lies over 600 kilometers from the sea, yet its landscape is filled with thousands of marine fossils. This video explores how these remains offer a window into an ancient Ordovician world.
The fossils found in the Cincinnati region date back to the Ordovician period. This era reveals a unique marine environment that was notably devoid of fish, providing paleontologists with a rare glimpse into an ancient, fishless sea.
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