World’s Largest Coral Bigger Than a Blue Whale Found

Scientists have uncovered the largest coral in the world near the Solomon Islands, mistaking it for a shipwreck at first due to its massive size.

Marine ecologist Enric Sala expressed awe, saying this discovery reminds us there’s still so much left to explore on Earth.

The coral, made up of a billion tiny polyps, has been growing for over 300 years. Measuring 111 ft wide and 104 ft long, it’s three times the size of the previous record-holder, Big Momma.

Lead scientist Molly Timmers described it as a sprawling masterpiece on the seabed, longer than a blue whale and even visible from space.

Discovered during a National Geographic expedition near the Three Sisters in the Solomon Islands, this colossal coral brings renewed hope amidst the threat of coral bleaching.

Marine pollution and warming oceans have devastated many coral reefs, but the discovery of this thriving coral highlights the resilience of deeper-water ecosystems.

Solomon Islands’ National Climate Minister Trevor Manemahaga expressed pride in hosting this natural wonder, emphasizing the urgent need to protect marine resources from climate change.

The Solomon Islands, known for their biodiversity, remind us of nature’s wonders still waiting to be discovered, carrying the legacy of Darwin’s evolutionary research.