Underwater Forest 60K Yrs Old Discovered
60,000 Year Old Cyprus Forest Off Alabama Coast Source: Northeastern U scientist with ancient tree wood Scientists Say: Potential for New Medicines Off the coast of Alabama in Mobil Bay, scientists have discovered a 60,000 year old forest of cypress trees. The forest is now 60 feet underwater. It once grew along the banks of a river. The team of scientists from Northeastern University in Boston and the University of Utah believe the trees may help forward the creation of new medicines. Diving Back 60,000 Years The trees were buried under water, sediment and eventually the seabed for 60,000 years. Powerful storms, including hurricanes that hit Alabama, blew open the seabed and exposed the forest. NOAA funded the scientists diving expedition to document the underwater forest and bring back samples of the wood. Surprising Findings Back in the lab, the scientists fou...