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Mary Anning Found So Much More than Seashells by the Seashore

Amy Atwater on Mary Anning

Amy Atwater on Mary Anning

You might know her from “She sells sea shells by the sea shore.” But according to Amy Atwater, collections manager and registrar from the Museum of the Rockies, there’s so much more to the woman behind that tongue twister. Atwater tells the story of Mary Anning, an English paleontologist who lived in the 19th century and didn’t get much credit for her significant contributions to the field. Watch the digital exclusive video to learn more.