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Xikun Song
Coverage of Xikun Song in the Nexus archive.
southeastern Indian Oceanplace2Natureorganization2Giovanni Bianucciperson2University of Pisaorganization2Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineeringorganization1Stephen Godfreyperson1Calvert Marine Museumorganization1Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineeringorganization1beaked whalestopic1baleen whalestopic1
- Scientists discover a deep whale graveyard that is teeming with life
Scientists discovered a deep, ancient whale graveyard in the southeastern Indian Ocean, home to unique marine life including jellyfish and tubeworms. The site, 23,000 feet deep and 5.3 million years old, was explored by researchers including Xikun Song, revealing new species and insights into extreme environments.
- Scientists discover a deep whale graveyard that is teeming with life
Scientists discovered a deep whale graveyard in the southeastern Indian Ocean, 23,000 feet below the surface, containing marine life thriving on 5.3-million-year-old whale remains. The site, the deepest and oldest found, hosts unique ecosystems with jellyfish, tubeworms, and brittle stars, offering insights into life in extreme deep-sea conditions.