How the West Was Swum: Marine Reptiles of Western Canada's Cretaceous Seas
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum via YouTube
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of marine reptiles that inhabited Western Canada's Cretaceous seas in this 51-minute virtual speaker series presentation by Dr. Hallie Street. Dive into the diverse Mesozoic marine reptile localities and discover remarkable species such as Shonisaurus sikanniensis, Albertonectes vanderveldi, and Terminonatator ponteixensis. Learn about the unique characteristics of Cretaceous plesiosaurs, including the Grasslands elasmosaur. Examine various mosasaur species like Tylosaurus, Prognathodon overtoni, and Mosasaurus missouriensis. Gain insights into the intriguing Nichollssaura borealis and uncover the rich prehistoric marine life that once thrived in Western Canada's ancient oceans.
Syllabus
Intro
About me
Mesozoic marine reptile localities
Shonisaurus sikanniensis
Cretaceous plesiosaurs
Albertonectes vanderveldei
Terminonatator ponteixensis
Grasslands elasmosaur
Cretaceous mosasaurs
Tylosaurus
Prognathodon overtoni
Mosasaurus missouriensis
Nichollssaura borealis
Taught by
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum