Scientists discover unusual new bacteria in deep-sea coral
Marine biologists found the new bacteria in the tissue of two soft coral species that live in complete darkness in the Gulf of Mexico.
Scientists discover the world’s largest coral — so big it can be seen from space
It’s more than 100 feet long, around 300 years old, made of nearly 1 billion little polyps and visible from space
National Geographic Scientists Discover ‘World’s Largest’ Coral–Size of 5 Tennis Courts
On an expedition to the Solomon Islands, divers affiliated with National Geographic have found the world’s largest single coral colony ever recorded. It’s longer than the largest blue whale. At 34 meters (111 feet) in length, and with a width of 32 (105) meters, it could sit corner to corner across 5 tennis courts.
23 Photos of the World’s Largest Coral That Was Just Discovered in the Solomon Islands
The world's largest coral has been found in the Solomon Islands, a remote nation made up of hundreds of small islands in the South Pacific. It is enormous.
Scientists discover world's largest coral in Solomon Islands
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest coral:: Solomon Islands:: The mega coral is three times larger than the previous record-holder:: and is believed to be around 300 years old:: Eric Brown,
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
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Discovery of ancient coral giant redefines marine records
Scientists have discovered a gigantic coral in the Pacific, near the Solomon Islands (in western Oceania), which is about 300 ...
44% of warm-water coral species facing extinction, conservationists warn
Conservation status for warm-water reef-building corals was analysed for the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s ...
Nearly Half Of Tropical Coral Species Face Extinction: Report
Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction -- and climate change is the chief culprit, a ...
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UOG research contributes to coral health
As coral reefs around Guam and globally become endangered, research from the University of Guam may contribute to their ...
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Report: 44% of Warm-Water Coral Faces Extinction Due to Climate Change
In 2008, the IUCN assessed 892 warm-water coral species and determined approximately one-third were at risk of extinction.
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Coral recovery project completed on Hawai‘i Island
Conservation divers have successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years’ worth of coral growth from a decommissioned ...
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COP29: More than 40 per cent of coral species face extinction
Global assessment shows corals facing extinction due to climate change – cutting greenhouse gases can save them ...
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First cases of coral bleaching reported in Gulf of Eilat
Worrying finding appears to upend long-held assumption that corals in the area are unusually resistant to rising seawater ...