Scientists Dug Into a Weird Patch on The Seafloor. They Unearthed a Watery Grave

Norwegian scientists using a remotely operated vehicle discovered a whale carcass on the Arctic seafloor. The team, conducting a seabed-mapping survey, identified the site by its dense tube worm population and black sediment plumes. Samples revealed bones and teeth, confirming the presence of a whale fall, a rare deep-sea ecosystem that supports specialized marine life.

Source: Scientists Dug Into a Weird Patch on The Seafloor. They Unearthed a Watery Grave — ScienceAlert

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