Scientists discover world’s largest coral—so big it can be seen from space
Exclusive photos reveal a sprawling, 300-year-old coral near Solomon Islands, recently discovered by the National Geographic Society’s Pristine Seas expedition team.
World’s largest coral reef discovered off the Solomon Islands
As an expedition was exploring the waters around the Solomon Islands, its members spotted what looked like a shipwreck. Intrigued, they sent a diver down to investigate.
Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
National Geographic scientists discover 'world's largest' coral on expedition to Solomon Islands
Scientists say they have discovered the world's largest coral — measuring longer than a blue whale — on an expedition in Solomon Islands.
Scientists discover world's largest coral colony: Watch as divers explore its wonder
The "mega" coral is 112-feet wide, 105-feet long and 18-feet high, making it larger than a blue whale, the world's largest animal.
World’s largest coral, found in the Pacific, was ‘hiding in plain sight’ for 300 years
Now, the largest coral ever recorded has been discovered, scientists said Thursday, and it’s so big it can be seen from space. It was found by a National Geographic team conducting an expedition in the Solomon Islands in October to study ocean health.
Bigger than blue whale: World’s largest coral is so huge it’s visible from space
In a stunning discovery, the world’s largest coral has been found thriving in the Solomon Islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
The discovery of colossal coral visible from space wows scientists
The world's largest coral has been discovered in the southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean, surpassing the previous record holder by three times. Its size is so vast that it can be seen from space. Scientists estimate that it is at least 300 years old.
Giant coral discovery in Pacific visible from space
The world's largest coral has been discovered in the southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean, three times larger than the previous record holder. It is so enormous that it can even be seen from space.
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Scientists discover the world’s largest coral — so big it can be seen from space
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