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MP Calls for Export Controls on Significant UK Fossils Following Sale Abroad

16 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

An MP is advocating for changes to export controls to classify significant fossils as national treasures after a notable collection was sold overseas. This collection, which includes hundreds of specimens from the Jurassic Coast, was recently acquired by the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi for a substantial sum.
The sale has raised concerns about the preservation of the UK's natural heritage.
The UK's Jurassic Coast is renowned for its rich fossil deposits, making it a significant site for paleontological research. The recent sale of the fossil collection underscores the vulnerabilities faced by such collections in the absence of stringent export regulations.
The sale of such a significant fossil collection to a foreign institution highlights the ongoing challenges in protecting national treasures. The MP's call for stricter export controls reflects a growing awareness of the need to safeguard cultural and scientific assets.

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