Five-Million-Year-Old Whale “graveyard” Found In Indian Ocean

Scientists have identified a whale “graveyard” in the Indian Ocean that dates back roughly five million years. The discovery includes a large concentration of whale remains, such as bones, preserved on the seafloor. Researchers involved in the study say the site is far more extensive than they expected. One scientist described it as “far beyond anything we had imagined,” highlighting how unusual and significant the find is. The team believes the fossil record could help answer key questions about ancient whale behavior and the marine conditions at the time. For example, the site may reveal how whales were distributed in the region and what environmental factors could have contributed to many animals dying in the same area. It may also help scientists track how the ocean changed over millions of years.