Largest coral in world found in Solomon islands

World's biggest coral — so big it can be seen from space — discovered by chance off Solomon Islands
The world's biggest coral — an organism made up of about a billion polyps — is about three times bigger than the previous record-holder and was discovered by chance during an expedition off the Solomon Islands.
Scientists discover world's largest coral in Solomon Islands, spanning over 34 meters
Researchers have discovered the world's largest coral colony in the southwest Pacific Ocean, in the waters of the Solomon Islands. Measuring an astonishing 34 meters wide and 32 meters long, the coral is a species called *Pavona clavus* and is believed to be over 300 years old.
World’s largest coral found in the Pacific Ocean, near the Solomon Islands
The largest coral in the world has been found in the Solomon Islands. The coral, which is visible from space, is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, and is believed to be about 300 years old.
See Staggering Photos of the World’s Largest Coral, Newly Discovered by Scientists in the Pacific Ocean
The enormous organism is bigger than a blue whale and made up of millions of genetically identical, tiny animals called polyps
World’s largest coral 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.
World’s Largest Coral Reef Discovered in the Pacific Ocean
A videographer discovered the world's largest coral reef ever recorded in the southwest Pacific Ocean, a massive structure over 300 years old
Discovery in the Solomon Islands: the largest coral in the world
Researchers have discovered an exemplary coral so big it’s visible from space. The gobsmacked experts said it’s “like finding the world’s tallest tree.”
World's largest coral discovered in Pacific Ocean; can be seen from space
Scientists have discovered the world's largest known coral in the Pacific Ocean. The coral, which measures 34 metres wide, 32 metres long at 5.5 metres high, was found in the Solomon Islands' Three Sisters island group by marine scientists from National Geographic's Pristine Seas team, Xinhua news agency reported.
In photos: World’s largest coral discovered in Solomon Islands
The world’s largest coral colony has been discovered near the remote Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean – an undersea mass that is so big, it can be seen from space, National Geographic scientists announced Nov.
Found: World's Largest Coral Colony
Scientists have discovered the world's largest coral formation near the Solomon Islands. It can be seen from space, but somehow we have missed it till now.
Largest coral in the world found in the Solomon islands
Explore the discovery of a massive coral in the Solomon Islands, visible from space and teeming with marine life
Largest-ever coral discovered in Pacific Ocean — and can be seen from space: ‘Cathedral underwater’
I went diving in a place where the map said there was a shipwreck and then I saw something,” said the cinematographer who made the stunning discovery.
World's Largest Coral Discovered In Solomon Islands, Over 300 Years Old
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23 Photos of the World’s Largest Coral That Was Just Discovered in the Solomon Islands
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