Ancient whale graveyard discovered in Indian Ocean
A vast underwater site containing whale remains dating back approximately five million years has been discovered in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, exciting scientists with its scale and age.
An extensive underwater site containing whale remains dating back approximately five million years has been identified in the south-eastern Indian Ocean. Located within the Diamantina fracture zone, a deep-sea region of ridges and trenches, the "whale graveyard" stretches for an estimated 1,200 kilometers and lies 7 kilometers below the surface. Scientists have expressed considerable excitement regarding the age and scale of this discovery, with some remains dating as far back as 5.3 million years ago. The find offers significant insights into ancient marine life. Sources: BBC News