This is the first time I've seen belemnites. They're not well known in my area, even though I live in Aragón, which is where the rock they turn into (aragonite) gets its name from, haha. When I was little, I loved searching for fossils on my nature trips, but with little success, to be honest. It was as an adult that I came across a couple of fossilised ferns that I keep at home. They are my little secret, as it is forbidden to take anything we find in nature. I share your reflection on the immensity of time and the universe and how tiny we are compared to them, barely a speck of cosmic dust. That's why we feel so good when we merge with nature, because we are part of it.
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Ohhhh I would love to have planted fossils some day! Here there are many places where it's also illegal to take fossils with you but some areas are open for the public. I get the reason for these rules but its also good to know that people brake them occasionally. Rules are made to be broken and if there are not too many people taking everything home it is okay ^^ I will keep your secret and will not tell anyone ;)
These belemnites are my first fossils and hopefully there are more to come to my little collection :) I already have scouted a chalk mine near hannover where I can go to search for seastars, sponges and more (bigger) of these belemnites :)
Let's never forget that even if humanity will bring global warming to a level we all go instict (and most of the animals we share this planet with), nature will always find a way and in 66 mio years all the bad things we did will be the things other creatures could find at the beaches. I personally am doing my best to avoid such a story but at least it all will be good in far future ^^
I agree, as individuals we can't work miracles but we can do our bit. And yes, nature always regains its place as soon as man disappears, I am fascinated by places like this. I wish you many fossils hunting!! 😁