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‘Oregon Fossil Guy’ Gives Talk on Finding Treasure

Guy DiTorrice

(Newport, Oregon) – He wanders the beaches of the Oregon coast, giving detailed tours – really detailed tours – of coastal geology and where the ancient, prehistoric remains are.

The world of Newport’s Guy DiTorrice is a decidedly old one: he’s an expert on the fossilized things that dot these shores. He's called Oregon Fossil Guy, and he loves sharing his knowledge.

This he’ll do on Saturday, February 11 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, with a program called "Uncovering Oregon's Beach Fossils" or "Beach Fossil Forensics 101."

DiTorrice says visitors will learn the secrets of searching out elusive fossils on Oregon's public beaches and getting answers to questions about Oregon beach fossils. “What kinds of rocks hide fossils inside and how do you get them out,” DiTorrice said. “What are the rules and regulations about collecting Oregon's beach fossils?”

A Multi-media presentation will answer these and other beach fossil questions from DiTorrice, a regular beach detective. There will be table displays with the "Best of Oregon Fossil Guy," and a showcase of a wide variety of prepared beach plant and animal fossils.

DiTorrice said there will also be with specimens of Metasequoia, Oregon's new official State Fossil, which he helped lobby the state legislature for.

People attending may pick up the Oregon Sea Grant fact sheet, "Fossils You Can Find on Oregon's Beaches", along with a copy of State Parks rules and regulations about the non-commercial collection of Oregon beach fossils.

"Bring in your specimens for identification and labeling," DiTorrice added. "Bring in your own fossils for trading with fellow bone-bugs (rock-hounds who are really into fossils). Pick up a fossil or two from the samples' table."

Saturday, February 11, OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, next to the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Free. 541-867-0100.

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