### [2026-06-10](/feed/2026/06/10/index.md)

##### Chinese scientists
# Chinese scientists discover the largest known whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean, identifying nearly 500 whale skeletons spanning millions of years and documenting deep-sea ecosystems associated with the remains. A new species, "Pterocetus diamantinae" named after the location, was also discovered. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260610-world-s-largest-whale-graveyard-discovered-by-chinese-sub)
2. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/10/deepest-most-extensive-whale-graveyard-discovered-indian-ocean)

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