Nature Video
11 June 2026
The treasure trove of fossils and bones has already revealed a new species of extinct whale.
By
Shamini Bundell
Whale graveyard discovered 7km under the sea
The treasure trove of fossils and bones has already revealed a new species of extinct whale.
TL;DRAI
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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