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Scientists Discover Largest Whale Graveyard in Indian Ocean

10 Haziran 2026France 24

Chinese scientists have uncovered a remarkable whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean, consisting of approximately 500 skeletons, some of which are over 5 million years old. This discovery, detailed in the journal Nature, highlights the graveyard's role as a habitat for a diverse range of marine species, many of which…
The findings underscore the ecological significance of whale falls in supporting marine life.
Whale falls, the carcasses of dead whales that sink to the ocean floor, are known to create unique ecosystems that can support a variety of marine life for decades. Such discoveries are crucial for understanding marine biodiversity and the ecological processes that sustain it.
The discovery of the whale graveyard not only sheds light on the historical presence of whale species in the region but also emphasizes the importance of such habitats in marine ecosystems. The presence of potentially new species suggests that the Indian Ocean may hold untapped biological diversity.

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