Stromatolites Collection

Stromatolites - Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve - Shark Bay World Heritage Area - Western Australia
GET-966 Western AUSTRALIA - Stromatolites Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve - Shark Bay World Heritage Area - Western Australia Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display

Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve, Shark Bay, Gascoyne region, Western Australia, Australia. The living marine stromatolites (UNESCO World Heritage site)

Asphalt lake with creatures above and below surface, during fossilization process

Fossilization at sea with shell moving through earth layers underwater

Eroded limestone, karst formation at Qalaat Faqra, Lebanon, Middle East, West Asia

Limestone formation on the Manambolo River, Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Madagascar, Africa

Cenote, a limestone sinkhole, Dzibilchaltun, a Maya archaeological site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

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Fossil Stromatolite - Conophytum basalticum Date:

Kenorland prehistoric landscape, artwork
Kenorland prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Kenorland supercontinent (2.7 to 2.1 billion years ago) during the Archean Era and Proterozoic Era

Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve, Shark Bay, Western Australia. This area is famous for its stromatolites, mineralised microbial communities formed from cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)

Australia - Stromatolites, Hamelin pool, Shark bay, Western Australia
JLMO-3365 Australia - Stromatolites, Hamelin pool, Shark bay Western Australia World Heritage listed nature reserve. John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Stromatolites in Australia
Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay in western Australia. These are fossils of the oldest living organisms, over 3 billion years old

Stromatolites. These are mineralised microbial communities, formed from blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria). Over the last 4000 years

Fossil Stromatolites Morocco Cretaceous
CAN-3438 Fossil Stromatolites Morocco Cretaceous John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay, western Australia. These are living representatives of the oldest living
ROG-13733 Stromatolites at Hamelin Pool, Shark Bay, western Australia These are living representatives of the oldest living organisms, over 3.5 billion years old as fossils

Stromatolites, one of the most ancient life forms on earth, mats of micro-organisms that become rock-like structures through accretion of calcium carbonate

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Stromatolites, found in the Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve within the Shark Bay World Heritage Area of Western Australia, are truly a remarkable sight. This Gascoyne region is home to some of the most unique and ancient life forms on Earth. As you explore this breathtaking reserve, you will come across these fascinating structures that have stood the test of time. The Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve offers a glimpse into an era long gone by. These they can living fossils, dating back billions of years and providing valuable insights into our planet's history. They thrive in this asphalt lake, where creatures can be observed both above and below its surface during the fossilization process. Witnessing fossilization at sea is truly awe-inspiring. Imagine observing shells gracefully moving through layers underwater as they become part of Earth's geological story, and is a reminder of how nature constantly evolves and adapts over time. But stromatolites aren't limited to Western Australia alone; their presence can also be seen around the world. From eroded limestone formations at Qalaat Faqra in Lebanon's Middle East to limestone formations along Madagascar's Manambolo River in Africa, these structures continue to captivate scientists and visitors alike. Even North America boasts its own stunning example: cenotes - limestone sinkholes found near Dzibilchaltun, a Maya archaeological site in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. These natural wonders offer glimpses into another world beneath our feet. As we marvel at Picture No. 10756293, Picture No. 10756294, and Picture No. 10736032 showcasing these extraordinary stromatolites from various corners of the globe, let us appreciate their significance as windows into Earth's past while reminding us that there is still so much left for us to discover about our planet's rich history.