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Geoscape Nanaimo
Geoscience for central Vancouver Island communities
Fossils: Ancient life
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Palm Frond found in Nanaimo Area
Palm Frond found in Nanaimo Area
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The fossils of the elasmosaur was found near Courtenay, B.C. and can be seen at the Courtenay Museum.
The fossils of the elasmosaur was found near Courtenay, B.C. and can be seen at the Courtenay Museum.
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