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flag A 300–400-year-old, 4-meter-tall black coral has been found in New Zealand’s Fiordland, prompting conservation efforts.

flag A 4-meter-tall, 4.5-meter-wide black coral, estimated to be 300 to 400 years old, has been discovered in New Zealand’s Fiordland by researchers from Victoria University, the Department of Conservation, and the Fiordland Marine Guardians. flag Scientists describe it as one of the largest ever found in Aotearoa’s waters, highlighting its importance as vital breeding stock for the slow-growing species. flag The coral, protected under New Zealand’s Wildlife Act, appears white due to living tissue over a black skeleton. flag Researchers are mapping its location and urging the public to report any large black corals over four meters to aid conservation efforts.

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