In 1979, Garcia worked as chief investigator for the Smithsonian Institution, collecting prehistoric sea cows, whales, and dolphins.
In June 1983, Garcia discovered of one of biggest fossil finds in North America.
During his fossil hunting career in Florida, Garcia discovered more than 30 previously unknown species of prehistoric creatures.
Despite having no formal education, Mr. Garcia has become one of America’s foremost paleontologists, discovering more than 30 previously unknown species (including two which were named after him).
He slid down into phosphate pits with a broken leg, dug up massive prehistoric turtle bones with his dog Webster, and even went digging while recovering from back surgery.