Scientists ID living coral as 4,265 years old

[meegosh]

Saw this article this morning, pretty cool stuff! Figured I would share it with all of you... here's a clip of the article:

"A species of coral from off the coast of Hawaii is more than 42 centuries old, making it among the oldest continuously living organisms on the planet, according to a research team led by a Texas A&M University scientist."

Scientists ID living coral as 4,265 years old | AP Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

 

[jim692]

Good read.
42 centuries is impressive.
Water conditions must have been just right and very stable there for a long time.

 

[Phoenixphire55]

Holy poop, that's fascinating! Very very interesting stuff, thanks for posting that

 

[mgamer20o0]

sweet