The world's largest coral has been found in the southwest Pacific Ocean, and scientists say the massive organism is visible from space. The big picture: The "mega coral" near the Solomon Islands that's believed to be about 300 years old and measures 105 feet long by 111 feet wide was discovered by the National Geographic Pristine Seas team,

The enormous organism is bigger than a blue whale and made up of millions of genetically identical, tiny animals called polyps

Scientists from National Geographic reportedly discovered the world’s largest coral head in the Solomon Islands in October. Officially dubbed “Big Momma,” it’s a colossal 111 feet wide, 104 feet long and 18 feet tall—longer than the world’s biggest animal,