COCO FACTS

The Incredible Coconut Journey

If the coconut is not collected by humans or animals, and is carried off by the tide, the first of its special adaptations comes into play: the combination of a tough skin and buoyant husk mean it can survive exposure to salt water for as long as 2 months in which time it could be carried thousands of miles by ocean currents. During this time the seed goes into a period of dormancy and is only ‘activated’ when it comes into contact with fresh water.

When it is washed ashore in a new location, it is primed and ready to begin the amazing process which will enable it to grow into a palm.

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