Fossil Fish Found Alive

Author Sally Walker talked about her book for young adults Fossil Fish Found Alive: Discovering the Coelacanth, published by Carolrhoda Books. Based on information from published sources and private interviews with research scientists, the book describes the rediscovery of the coelacanth, a fish previously believed to be extinct for 70 million years. Ms. Walker’s account covers the coelacanth’s appearance in 1938 in a fisherman’s net, to specimens found within the last five years that have extended its range from Africa to Indonesia. Ms. Walker outlines research findings on what is known about coelacanth behavior and anatomy. The information is supported by color photographs and diagrams of the coelacanth. close