P.E.I. storms and erosion reveal treasures — but also wash some of them away

Scientists say post-tropical storm Fiona dramatically changed the Island's shoreline, in some cases revealing fascinating new fossils. But they say coastal erosion can also come at a cost, including the permanent loss of fossils and cultural artifacts.

P.E.I. storms and erosion reveal treasures — but also wash some of them away
A man in a red plaid shirt sits in front of a fossil -- the imprints of tracks on a large slab of red clay rock.

Scientists say post-tropical storm Fiona dramatically changed the Island's shoreline, in some cases revealing fascinating new fossils. But they say coastal erosion can also come at a cost, including the permanent loss of fossils and cultural artifacts.