"...mathematical extrapolation would put the submerged seamounts well with the "billions of years" category."

I support native sovereignty and its rights to protect and perpetuate culture, including protecting sacred lands.

But it doesn't look good when you 'extrapolate' untrue 'facts' for your argument.

Planet Earth is about 4.5 billion years old. The islands, including atolls and submerged seamounts are many millions of years old. Unless you have evidence otherwise, your case is stronger if you stick to scientific consensus, or at least in the general vicinity. As Minister of Information, seems that's the least you can do to fulfill your role and make a valid case to allies and the general public.