One of world’s largest and rarest coral reefs discovered by scuba scientists

Scientists suggest the finding could prove ‘deeper reefs may be better protected from global warming’ (Picture: Alexis Rosenfeld / AP)A rare and pristine two-mile long coral reef has been discovered by scientists off the coast of Tahiti.A special research mission supported by UNESCO made the ‘highly valuable and unusual discovery’ near the French Polynesia in November.It is approximately two miles in length and between 100ft and 200ft wide, making it one of the most exten