Citizen scientists discover a Great Barrier Reef coral giant ‘like a rolling meadow’

Volunteer group Citizens of the Reef made the find as part of the Great Reef CensusFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCitizen scientists have discovered what they believe is one of the largest coral colonies ever documented on the Great Barrier Reef.The coral spans approximately 111 metres in maximum length and covers an estimated area of 3,973 sq m – about half the size of a soccer field. Continue reading...


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