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Deepest and most extensive whale graveyard discovered in Indian Ocean
Published 10 June 2026 ยท india
Some remains found in Diamantina fracture zone date back more than 5m years and reveal species and ecosystems unknown to science The oldest, deepest and
Some remains found in Diamantina fracture zone date back more than 5m years and reveal species and ecosystems unknown to science The oldest, deepest and most extensive whale graveyard yet discovered has been found in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, with fossils dating back more than 5m years.
Whale falls โ the term for dead whales that sink to the ocean floor โ are not uncommon, but most have been found at depths of less than 4km (2.5 miles).
By contrast, the newly discovered necropolis reaches depths of more than 7km, and extends hundreds of miles across the sea floor. Continue reading...
Published: June 10, 2026 โข 8:30 PM IST ยท Updated: June 10, 2026 โข 9:11 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Some remains found in Diamantina fracture zone date back more than 5m years and reveal species and ecosystems unknown to science The oldest, deepest and most extensive whale graveyard yet discovered has been found in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, with fossils dating back more than 5m years.
Whale falls โ the term for dead whales that sink to the ocean floor โ are not uncommon, but most have been found at depths of less than 4km (2.5 miles).
By contrast, the newly discovered necropolis reaches depths of more than 7km, and extends hundreds of miles across the sea floor.