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Published Date: June 14, 2026

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A 5.3-million‑year‑old whale graveyard has been found on the floor of the Indian Ocean

A significant discovery has been made in the Indian Ocean, where a large collection of ancient whale remains has been found on the seafloor.

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A significant discovery has been made in the Indian Ocean, where a large collection of ancient whale remains has been found on the seafloor. The site, estimated to be around 5.3 million years old, is a graveyard of sorts, containing the remains of numerous whales that have sunk to the ocean floor over time. The discovery highlights the natural process of whale carcasses sinking to the seafloor, where they become a food source for deep-sea scavengers. This process, which can take place over a period of time, involves the carcass floating at the surface, attracting predators, and eventually settling on the seafloor.

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