Indian Ocean

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Before the Seychelles population was wiped out, the species occupied an even larger range that stretched more than 12,000 kilometers from Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean to the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The vehicle completed the test by splashing down in the Indian Ocean.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The vehicle exploded after it touched down in the Indian Ocean, according to the livestream.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The Indian Ocean country permits a maximum depth of 30 metres for tourists.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The traders waited for favorable winds to let them cross the Indian Ocean directly between East Africa and India.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond