The Cocos Islands rose coral colony study

Update 1 sa 1PinakabagoNob 11, 4:43 AM UTCAraw 3

Cocos coral mapped at 1.56 kilometres—but is it one individual?

Divers knew parts of the Cocos rose coral for decades. A survey has revealed its enormous extent, while genetic testing will determine whether it is one individual or many.

Manood

Pinakamaagang sourceThe Questionable TimesNob 9, 4:26 AM UTC

Ano ang una nating nalaman

• 1.56 kmMapped length along the reef
• 12 divesNeeded to map the full extent
• About 50Samples collected for genetic testing