Fossils!

In the beginning... Brachiopods are the most abundant fossil in Maine and date 440-500 million years ago. They were marine, two-shelled organisms resembling clams that lived in both shallow and deep water environments. They can be found on Belfast beaches, Moose Point State Park and Bayside. Look for dark, black rocks with half-moon indentations, especially easy to see when the light rakes across the beach at a low angle.