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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Massey

Researchers discover world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands

Researchers have discovered the world’s largest coral in the Solomon Islands (Archive/PA) - (PA Archive)

The largest coral in the world, measuring 32 metres long, has been found in the Solomon Islands.

The coral, which is visible from space, is three times larger than the previous record-breaker, and is believed to be about 300 years old.

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