300-Year-Old Coral Giant Discovered in Solomon Islands Sets World Record
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📰 The quick summary: Scientists discovered the world’s largest coral colony in the Solomon Islands, measuring 34 meters across and estimated to be 300 years old, providing valuable insights for coral conservation efforts.
📈 One key stat: The massive Pavona clavus coral measures 34 meters across, 32 meters long, and 5.5 meters tall—12 meters larger than the previous record holder in American Samoa.
💬 One key quote: “It is impressive to see something so big and so old—around 300 years old—bouncing back through such significant changes in the environment,” according to San Félix.
1️⃣ The big picture: Scientists have identified the largest known coral colony in the world off the Solomon Islands. This massive Pavona clavus coral measures 34 meters across, 32 meters long, and 5.5 meters tall, making it significantly larger than previous record holders. Discovered accidentally during a National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, this coral is estimated to be about 300 years old, having survived since approximately the Napoleonic era. Unlike coral reefs composed of numerous different colonies, this specimen is a single organism made of millions of tiny polyps working together.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This ancient coral demonstrates remarkable resilience against threats that have devastated reefs worldwide. Its survival through three centuries of environmental changes offers hope and valuable insights for coral conservation globally. The discovery has already catalyzed conservation efforts in the Solomon Islands, with local tribes petitioning the government for formal protection of Malaulalo’s waters. Scientists can study this mega coral to better understand how certain corals withstand heat stress and other environmental challenges, potentially helping protect the estimated 44% of hard coral species facing extinction.
3️⃣ What’s next: Researchers plan to conduct further studies on how this ancient colony has survived centuries of environmental changes. Local tribes have petitioned the Solomon Islands government to formally protect Malaulalo’s waters. The findings from this mega coral may inform global conservation strategies to preserve endangered reef ecosystems worldwide.
Read the full story here: Ecoticias – Biggest underwater living creature ever seen: 34 meters and alive since Napoleon
