Summary

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.

  • PlexSheep@infosec.pub
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    12 hours ago

    The correct romanization is “Omae wa mo shinderu.”

    「お前はも死んでる。」(not sure if it’s でる or でいる actually, just learning the language.)

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      2 hours ago

      Yeah I haven’t seen FotNS it like 20 years my bad. Had to search it with my single point American brain.