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Five Million Year Old Whale Graveyard Discovered

Published Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Updated June 11

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An enormous whale graveyard, estimated to be 5.3 million years old, has been discovered in the south-eastern Indian Ocean. The site, spanning 1,200km long and 7km deep, contains numerous fossilized whale remains and potentially new species, exciting the scientific community.

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  • An enormous whale graveyard, approximately 1,200km long and 7km deep, dating back 5.3 million years, has been discovered in the south-eastern Indian Ocean by a team of international researchers.
  • The site contains numerous fossilized whale remains and potentially new species, generating significant excitement in the scientific community.

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    An enormous whale graveyard, 1,200km long and 7km deep, dating back 5.3 million years, has been discovered in the south-eastern Indian Ocean by a team of international researchers. The site contains numerous fossilized whale remains and potentially new species, generating significant excitement in the scientific community.

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