“Absolutely huge” 400-year-old black coral stuns scientists in New Zealand

ScienceDaily
Jun 25, 2026, 6:14 am27 pts
A giant black coral estimated to be 300–400 years old has been discovered deep in Fiordland, New Zealand, astonishing researchers with its enormous size—about 4 meters tall and 4.5 meters wide. Scientists say it may be one of the largest black corals ever recorded in New Zealand waters and an important…

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