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A 300–400-year-old, 4-meter-tall black coral has been found in New Zealand’s Fiordland, prompting conservation efforts.
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.
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.
The coral, protected under New Zealand’s Wildlife Act, appears white due to living tissue over a black skeleton.
Researchers are mapping its location and urging the public to report any large black corals over four meters to aid conservation efforts.
Se ha encontrado un coral negro de 300-400 años de edad y 4 metros de altura en Fiordland de Nueva Zelanda, lo que ha impulsado los esfuerzos de conservación.