Scientists find ancient whale graveyard ocean
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Scientists found many sea animals living on old whale bones. This whale graveyard is the deepest and oldest ever found.
Large whales create special places for sea life on the ocean floor. Their strong bones help these unique underwater communities to grow.
Researchers explored these deep-sea sites using special underwater vehicles in 2023. They collected samples and found old bones, some from millions of years ago.
Many different creatures, like sea cucumbers, lived on the whale bones. The bones stayed safe for a long time due to special ocean conditions.
Whales likely died here from natural causes or from deep-sea illness. These finds help scientists learn about life in very difficult deep-sea places.
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What did scientists find on old whale bones?
Many sea animals living on old whale bones.
What did researchers use to explore deep-sea sites in 2023?
They used special underwater vehicles.
Why did whales likely die in this area?
Whales likely died here from natural causes or from deep-sea illness.
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