Geologist Richard Edmonds grew up fossil hunting in the seaside town of Lyme Regis, right on the Jurassic Coast. Now, as earth science manager for the World Heritage site, Edmonds works to conserve the coast and encourage science tourism in the area. Bonus: He still gets to bring home the occasional fossil.
Richard Edmonds | Sam Rose/Jurassic Coast Team
Discover: What does an earth science manager do, exactly?
Edmonds: I’m in charge of the rocks. I’ve got to check that they’re OK. Our coastline is maintained by natural forces. If it’s falling down and eroding, we’re happy. But lots of historic villages along the coast are at risk of tumbling into the sea. My job is to find the balance, working with engineers trying to protect the buildings.
The World Heritage site’s geologic treasures span the entire Mesozoic era, from the Triassic through the Jurassic, up to and including the ...
