{
  "id": 16006141,
  "title": "Maldives begins planting coral on 2 submerged planes to build artificial reef",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/maldives-begins-planting-coral-on-2-submerged-planes-to-build",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nature/two-retired-aircraft-were-placed-underwater-near-a-maldives-island-to-create-an-unusual-diving-attraction-in-2026-conservation-teams-began-adding-coral-fragments-to-help-turn-the-wrecks-into-a-reef/articleshow/135107803.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Two decommissioned Dornier 228 aircraft are submerged near Kudagiri Island to create a diving attraction. Conservation teams are working to establish an artificial reef by attaching coral fragments to underwater frames. The project aims to combine marine tourism with aviation history while promoting coral growth. Various organizations are collaborating to monitor the ecological impact of this…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}