# 41: The Oldest Seafloor

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Podcast: [Bedrock: Earth's Earliest History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bedrock-earth-s-earliest-history-4890111)
Published: 2025-07-02T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bedrock.captivate.fm/episode/41-the-oldest-seafloor
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## Resource

In 1991, a mysterious, striped red and gray rock was discovered on a cold Greenland isle. Years later, this rock would rock the scientific world with multiple debates about the early oceans and life. What exactly is this rock, and why do we care? Stay tuned, and on the way, we’ll learn how scientists can officially argue with each other. Extra Credit: Eat something with peanut butter and chocolate, pet a large and a small dog, or make sure your vaccines are up to date! Donate to support the show- anything is appreciated! Click here for the audience survey! Click here to read Dylan's Nature paper!

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