Hi Listers!

Our museum was recently offered several five-gallon buckets full of fossilized manatee bone, found locally.  I have been told that these types of fossils are quite common in this area.  The potential donor has suggested that we package and sell them.  We already have a few examples of these fossils in our collections.  I have very limited experience working with fossils, and I am not sure about the ethics of selling them, even when the donor has given permission.  Any advice?

Thanks in advance!

Lori Tomlinson
Executive Director
Florida Adventure Museum
Punta Gorda, Fla.
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