Giant ammonite burial site discovered in southern England

A remarkable mass burial site of giant ammonites has been discovered in a quarry in Dorset, southern England. The site contains over 200 specimens of Titanites, some reaching 80cm in diameter, all preserved in the same limestone layer. Researchers believe the mass death event was caused by a sudden anoxic event in the Late Jurassic seas. The preservation is exceptional, with many specimens retaining original shell material and rare soft-tissue impressions. The site provides new insights into ammonite population dynamics and Jurassic marine ecosystems.