World’s largest whale graveyard discovered by Chinese sub
Chinese scientists have discovered a massive, ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean, containing fossils dating back 5.3 million years. The site provides a unique ecosystem for deep-sea life and offers new insights into marine biology and historical whale migration.
Why it matters
This discovery significantly expands our understanding of deep-sea biodiversity and the long-term ecological impact of whale falls on ocean floor life.
Chinese scientists discovered the world s largest whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean, with fossils dating back 5.3 million years. Photo / AFP
The report is a factual summary of a scientific discovery published in a peer-reviewed journal.
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