The Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences (AAPS) is a professional organization based in Logan, UT, dedicated to promoting ethical collecting practices and fostering collaboration between fossil dealers, collectors, enthusiasts, and academic paleontologists. Since its establishment in 1978, AAPS has been actively involved in creating liaisons with researchers, instructors, curators, and exhibit managers in the paleontological academic and museum community. AAPS aims to support paleontology through ethical commerce, education, and cooperation, with a particular focus on placing fossil specimens in museums and universities through the expertise of professional paleontologists. Committed to upholding high standards and promoting responsible fossil trade, AAPS provides a platform for its members to engage in meaningful discussions, share knowledge, and contribute to the preservation and study of paleontological heritage.Generated from the website