‘Alive since Napolean’:  Solomon Islands may have the largest underwater living creature ever seen

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Giant Coral Revealed

A massive 300-year-old coral colony, the world’s largest, has been discovered in the Solomon Islands.

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Underwater Cathedral

Measuring 34 meters wide, this mega coral has survived centuries of environmental change.

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Hidden Treasure

Scientists stumbled upon the coral while searching for a shipwreck, uncovering an ancient marine marvel.

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Survival Against Odds

Despite rising ocean temperatures, this single coral organism has resisted the global reef crisis.

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Lessons from the Deep

This coral may hold secrets to protecting reefs as 44% of hard coral species face extinction.

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Hope for Reefs

Its resilience fuels conservation efforts in the Solomon Islands to safeguard marine ecosystems.

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Global Crisis, Local Action

Solomon Islanders now petition to protect their waters after witnessing this rare discovery.

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Nature’s Guardian

Coral reefs protect coastlines, sustain fisheries, and support millions—preserving them is vital.

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Urgent Conservation Call

Scientists urge global funding to protect corals as warming oceans push reefs toward collapse.

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