Cretaceous Period Courses and Certifications

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The World's Best Preserved Armoured Dinosaur - Discovery and Research of Borealopelta markmitchelli

Explore the remarkable Borealopelta markmitchelli, a spectacularly preserved ankylosaur from Alberta. Learn about its discovery, preparation, and the unprecedented insights it provides into Early Cretaceous dinosaur life.

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• 51 minutes
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• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Lamniform Sharks - 110 Million Years of Ocean Supremacy

Explore the 110-million-year reign of lamniform sharks, from their evolution to their dominance in Earth's oceans, in this paleontological journey through time.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
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• Free Video

Nick Zentner

Eocene E - Cretaceous Fireworks with Bob Miller

Explore North Cascades geology, focusing on Eocene events and Cretaceous tectonic activity. Dive into plate movements, fault systems, and pluton formation, with insights from recent research and expert perspectives.

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• 1 hour 47 minutes
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• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Fossil Fish from the Late Cretaceous of Alberta

Explore fossil fish from Late Cretaceous Alberta, challenges in identifying isolated elements, and new insights into teleost fish history using advanced technology like micro CT scanners.

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• 52 minutes
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• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Air Giants- Launch, Flight, and Ecology of Cretaceous Pterosaurs

Explore the fascinating world of Cretaceous pterosaurs, their unique adaptations for flight, and their ecological roles in prehistoric ecosystems.

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• 1 hour 3 minutes
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• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Ecosystem Jenga - What Tiny Fossils Tell Us About a Massive Extinction

Explore the dinosaur extinction debate through microfossil research in Saskatchewan, examining the role of the bolide impact and its implications for understanding modern climate change.

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• 48 minutes
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• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Salamanders from the Mesozoic Yanliao and Jehol Biotas of Northern China

Explore ancient salamander fossils from China's Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, revealing insights into their diversity, life histories, and evolutionary relationships.

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• 46 minutes
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• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

An Ankylosaur from the Foothills of Alberta - Oldest Dinosaur Fossil in Western Canada

Explore the discovery of western Canada's oldest dinosaur fossil - an ankylosaur from Alberta's foothills. Dr. James Campbell discusses this significant paleontological find.

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• 27 minutes
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• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Freshwater Sharks and Rays of the Scollard Formation, Alberta - Paleontological Insights

Explore freshwater sharks and rays from Alberta's Scollard Formation, uncovering their unique characteristics and evolutionary significance in this paleontological investigation.

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• 26 minutes
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• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Using Trace Fossils to Reconstruct Palaeoenvironments

Explore ancient environments through trace fossils. Dr. Jenni Scott reveals how dinosaur activity records inform us about populations and evolution in Cretaceous coastal plains and rivers.

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• 41 minutes
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• Free Video

Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs - From Origins to Extinction and Beyond

Explore the 150-million-year reign of dinosaurs, from their rise to dominance to their extinction and legacy as modern birds. Gain insights into Earth's history and evolution.

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• 59 minutes
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• Free Video

Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute

The Serpent Rises from the Waves - Origin of Mosasaurus, Lizard King of the Cretaceous

Explore the fascinating evolution of Mosasaurus, the dominant marine predator of the Cretaceous period, through expert insights and paleontological discoveries.

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• 54 minutes
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• Free Video

Nick Zentner

The Eruption of Ontong Java Nui - New Insights into Earth's Largest Volcanic Event

Discover new insights into Earth's largest volcanic event through expert analysis of the massive Ontong Java Nui eruption and its geological significance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
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• Free Video

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Digging Up Dinosaurs 101 - Paleontology Field Techniques

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Explore paleontology fieldwork: site selection, fossil excavation techniques, and transportation methods used by Denver Museum of Nature & Science experts.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
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• Free Video

Seds Online

Magnitude and Drivers of Short-Term Sea Level Fluctuations in the Cretaceous - A Review

Explore Cretaceous sea level changes, their magnitudes, and driving forces. Discover the impact of aquifer eustasy and the role of glacio-eustasy in shaping Earth's ancient oceans.

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• 1 hour 3 minutes
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• Free Video