The Cocos Islands rose coral colony study

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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.

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