Citizen scientists may help save ancient Maine shell heaps

Abigail Curtis — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 19:00:14 +0000

Excerpt: Along the jagged coast of Maine, prehistoric shell middens mark spots where Maine Indians feasted on clams, shells and other seafood, then tossed aside the remains. “Midden,” to archaeologists, means the waste left behind by long-gone humans. In practice, though, these ancient garbage heaps contain a treasure trove of data that can shed light...

Hancock – Citizen Science Today

Citizen scientists may help save ancient Maine shell heaps