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A National Geographic expedition near the Solomon Islands discovered the world’s largest coral, visible from space and estimated to be 300 years old.

The massive coral, the size of a blue whale, stores centuries of oceanic history and far surpasses the previous record-holder, “Big Momma,” in size.

Located in the Coral Sea, the Solomon Islands host remarkable coral diversity but face threats from climate change, including coral bleaching.

Scientists called the discovery a “beacon of hope,” showcasing the resilience of deeper-water corals despite global warming impacts.

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[-] FarceOfWill@infosec.pub 7 points 8 hours ago

Why does the headline say "coral reef" and the text say "coral"?

Does ABC really not understand the difference?

this post was submitted on 16 Nov 2024
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