Pavona

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝙋𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙣𝙖 🪸

This remarkable huge 𝘗𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘯𝘢 colony from the north coast of Bali, well known by local divers, was reported simultaneously by a passionate individual and a diving centre—highlighting the power of community in ocean conservation.

It took weeks to document this giant properly. Thanks to the dedication of Easy Divers Bali, they waited for optimal visibility to capture the colony in its full majesty. The result: a stunning view of a coral stretching 78 meters in perimeter, resting at around 9 meters depth. Awesome!!!

Patience paid off—and so did collaboration.

At Map the Giants, size isn’t the only thing that matters. This 𝘗𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘯𝘢 may not be the largest in the world—but to us, it is just as important, and just as worthy of protection. Every giant coral colony is a discovery in its own right.

We study these giants from multiple perspectives:
Where are they found? What genus are they? What is their health status? And what do they mean for local communities?

We’re grateful to Easy Divers Bali for their ongoing commitment to monitoring and protecting this colony. We look forward to following its story over time.