The dinosaur’s scientific name is a combination of the Greek word “thalasso” for “sea” and “draco” the Latin word for “dragon,” a reference to its sea dragon-like qualities.

Scientists have discovered the fossilized remains of "the biggest and most complete" ichthyosaur, also known as a sea dragon, in U.K. history. The gigantic skeleton of the extinct prehistoric ...

A new virtual reality experience uses the bones of a sea dragon to recreate life in Jurassic waters. We asked palaeontologists on the project how it was done. It roamed seas and lagoons at the same ...

The forgotten fossil hunter who transformed Britain’s Jurassic Coast The forgotten fossil hunter who transformed Britain’s Jurassic Coast Read Largest 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Accidentally ...

In 2021, he led the excavation of the 'Rutland Sea Dragon', the most complete skeleton of a large prehistoric reptile ever found in the UK. He presented a TED talk about this sensational discovery. Dr ...