Emma Morano is an Italian supercentenarian who is, at the age of 116 years, 169 days, the world's oldest living person, and the last verified living person to have been born in the 1800s. Born on Nov. 29, 1899, Morano is believed to be the last person living born in the 19th century.
The coral reefs existing today began growing as early as 50 million years ago. Most established coral reefs are between 5,000 and 10,000 years old. Although size can be a good indicator of the age of a coral reef, it is not a certain indicator.he coral reefs existing today began growing as early as 50 million years ago. Most established coral reefs are between 5,000 and 10,000 years old. Although size can be a good indicator of the age of a coral reef, it is not a certain indicator.
What are Coral Reefs. Appearing as solitary forms in the fossil record more than 400 million years ago, corals are extremely ancient animals that evolved into modern reef-building forms over the last 25 million years.