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		<title>Massive 1800-Year-Old Coral Discovered In Lakshadweep</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tejaswini Komanduru]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A remarkable UNDP survey near Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep, identified a colossal Pavona clavus coral formation, an ancient giant estimated at 1,800 years old. Affectionately nicknamed the &#8220;Potato Patch&#8221; for its distinctive shape, this exceptionally large specimen provides unique insights into centuries of environmental data, illustrating coral resilience over millennia. The discovery underscores the urgent need [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-path-to-node="1"><span class="">A remarkable UNDP survey near Kadmat Island,</span><span class=""> Lakshadweep,</span><span class=""> identified a colossal </span><em class="" data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="80">Pavona clavus</em><span class=""> coral formation,</span><span class=""> an ancient giant estimated at 1,</span><span class="">800 years old.</span><span class=""> Affectionately nicknamed the &#8220;Potato Patch&#8221; for its distinctive shape,</span><span class=""> this exceptionally large specimen provides unique insights into centuries of environmental data,</span><span class=""> illustrating coral resilience over millennia.</span></p>
<p data-path-to-node="1"><span class="">The discovery underscores the urgent need for continued marine conservation efforts in the region,</span><span class=""> ensuring that this invaluable natural heritage,</span><span class=""> a testament to long-term reef health,</span><span class=""> survives amidst modern climatic challenges.</span></p>
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