Whale graveyard discovered 7km under the sea

The treasure trove of fossils and bones has already revealed a new species of extinct whale.

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Fendouzhe submersible found a 5.3-million-year-old whale necropolis in Diamantina Fracture Zone, revealing a new extinct beaked whale and hundreds of fossils. Discovery showcases submersible-robotics maturity for deep-ocean exploration, critical for subsea infrastructure planning.

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11 June 2026

The treasure trove of fossils and bones has already revealed a new species of extinct whale.

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