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baleen whales
Coverage of baleen whales in the Nexus archive.
- 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.