Fossil-hunting diver makes stunning ancient find off Florida coast: 'Very rare'
What are the characteristics of the mastodon tusks typically found in Florida according to Lundberg?
According to Lundberg, mastodon tusks found in Florida are typically very delicate and tend to crumble apart. Finding small pieces and chunks of tusk is common, but discovering a large and well-preserved tusk like the one he found is very rare.
What did Lundberg find while diving off the coast of Manasota Key, and when did he make this discovery?
Lundberg discovered an ancient mastodon tusk while diving off the coast of Manasota Key in Florida. He made this fascinating find back in April. The mastodon tusk, which has not been dated yet, could be millions of years old. Lundberg, who has been scuba diving for 12 years and a fossil hunter since he was "old enough to walk," said that finding a tusk this large and well-preserved is very rare1.
How long has Lundberg been involved in scuba diving and fossil hunting, and how did he first become interested in this activity?
Lundberg has been involved in scuba diving for 12 years and fossil hunting since he was "old enough to walk." He first became interested in fossil hunting because his dad would take him out to construction sites to look for fossils as a kid.