World's largest whale graveyard discovered by sub at bottom of ocean: "Completely unexpected"
Chinese scientists have discovered the world's largest and deepest whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean. The site contains nearly 500 skeletons, some dating back 5.3 million years, and supports a unique deep-sea ecosystem.
Why it matters
This discovery provides unprecedented insight into deep-sea biodiversity and the long-term ecological impact of whale falls on ocean floor life.
The world's largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast expanse of both new and ancient carcasses supports huge communities of deep-sea life.
The article reports on a scientific discovery based on a peer-reviewed study in Nature without political or ideological framing.
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