Scientists recently discovered one of the world’s largest coral formations off the coast of the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, reports HotNews.
This massive coral, spanning roughly two football fields, measures 34 meters wide, 32 meters long, and 5.5 meters tall, and is reportedly visible from space.
The National Geographic team, led by marine ecologist Enric Sala, found the coral structure while exploring remote regions of the Pacific Ocean.
Dubbed the largest of its kind, this coral is three times the size of the previous record-holding coral, known as "Big Momma."
According to Sala, this unique coral is composed of nearly a billion polyps, which form a vibrant, living network.
Unlike typical coral reefs formed by multiple colonies, this enormous formation has developed from a single complex structure, evolving over approximately 300 years.
Despite its apparent resilience, scientists express concern over its future due to the increasing impact of ocean acidification and climate change.
While this coral has withstood environmental fluctuations for centuries, the accelerating pace of global warming poses a growing threat to marine ecosystems.
