STORY: :: 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, National Geographic Pristine Seas Coral Expert“Now the significance of finding coral like this, you know, goes beyond simply, you know, enjoying the moment and seeing this magnificent organism that's mega coral, because it doesn't just captivate the hearts and minds of people like seeing something magical, but it really shines a light (on) the significance of coral reefs worldwide, what their critical role is in the ecosystem.”Scientists from the National Geographic Pristine Seas team were researching the health of the Solomon Islands’ ocean environments when they made the discovery. When underwater cinematographer Manu San Felix first saw the mega coral, he thought it was a shipwreck due to its large size.The team’s coral expert, Eric Brown, said that the discovery is a reminder of the importance of coral…

The world's largest coral, discovered in the Solomon Islands, spans over 100 feet and is vital to marine ecosystems.

Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and color".

Scientists discover world's largest coral near Solomon Islands, a beacon of hope in a degraded ocean ecosystem.

Scientists have found the largest coral ever recorded in the south west Pacific Ocean and described it to be larger than a blue whale.The mega coral, which is a combination of several connected tiny...