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Mother-Daughter Team Uncovers Massive Coral Colony in Reef

2/28/2026

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A mother and daughter discovered the largest known coral colony off Australia on the Great Barrier Reef, measuring about 111 meters long and nearly 4,000 square meters.
Sophie Kalkowski-Pope and Jan Pope documented the find with measuring equipment to confirm its size and reported it as part of the Great Reef Census.
Citizens of the Reef notes the discovery is significant but does not indicate reef recovery amid climate threats.

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Story summary

A mother and daughter discovered the largest known coral colony off Australia on the Great Barrier Reef, measuring about 111 meters long and nearly 4,000 square meters.
Sophie Kalkowski-Pope and Jan Pope documented the find with measuring equipment to confirm its size and reported it as part of the Great Reef Census.
Citizens of the Reef notes the discovery is significant but does not indicate reef recovery amid climate threats.