Study of Marine Fossils from Siberia Extremeña

The study of fossils from the ocean floor provides valuable information about geological history, past climate changes, and the evolution of marine ecosystems. Extremadura boasts extraordinary geological potential, where fossils play an important role. Their interest and importance are key to understanding the history and paleogeographic evolution of the Iberian Peninsula during the Neoproterozoic and Paleozoic eras.

Siberia Extremeña has fossil records dating back to the Precambrian, specifically the Ediacaran period.

Our research focuses on studying the remains of marine organisms preserved in oceanic sediments. On the fossil beaches of Siberia, we find the earliest metazoan reef builders: Cloudina carinata, belonging to the Ediacaran fauna, burrowers like Daedalus, arthropods such as trilobites, and brachiopods.

Through the analysis of these fossils, we can reconstruct the environmental conditions of the past. The findings complement paleontological studies of Extremadura, providing insights into the conservation of current marine ecosystems.