But the ocean northwest of the Australian city of Perth is one of the most remote places in the world and one of the deepest oceans.
The US navy Bluefin-21 underwater drone searching the seabed has so far failed to turn up any sign of the plane.
Abbott said that the new search area, which spans 700 km by 80 km, could take six to eight months to completely examine, at a cost to Australia of up to A$60 million ($55.7 million).
About the broadcaster:
Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.
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