Deepest whale fossil graveyard discovered in Indian Ocean

A team of Chinese researchers has discovered the deepest and most extensive whale graveyard to date in the Indian Ocean. This site contains fossils and carcasses dating back approximately 5.3 million years, offering insights into whale evolution and deep-sea ecosystems. The findings, published in the journal Nature, highlight the significance of these 'whale fall' events in preserving a unique ecological niche. AI

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• CAS Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering
• China
• Earth Sciences New Zealand
• Hainan
• Indian Ocean
• Nature
• Sanya Hainan
• University of Pisa

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