Shipping Large Fossils

Statement of Purpose

This page presents recommendations on how to pack and ship large fossils to prevent damage during shipment.

Contributors

Carrie Eaton and Jessica Cundiff

Introduction

Packing large fossils properly is important to prevent damage in transit when shipping these objects for loans and research. It is important to consider the large size and weight of these specimens when determining the best materials and methods for their packing and transport.