Ben is an expert palaeontologist and science communicator based in Melbourne, Australia
Prehistoric Bayside (2026)
Want to know more about the world-class Prehistoric Bayside display at the Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron? It’s open to the public on select Open Days and showcases more than 1,000 vertebrate fossils from the Bayside fossil sites.
Lectures, Keynotes & Talks
TBA per speech
45 minute - 1 hour long presentations on a range of palaeontology/sustainability subjects.
$350 - $500.00 (AU) incl. GST
A range of palaeontology topics available. Ben can bring in fossils found in the field for students to interact with. Prices reflect the Melbourne metro region.
$600 - $750.00 (AU) incl. GST
Want to know more about the palaeontology of your local area? Ben can tailor a presentation for your group or school.
Ben Francischelli is a vertebrate palaeontologist, leading expeditions across Victoria (Australia) to uncover scientifically valuable fossils of whales, sharks and megafauna.
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