The Reef Renewal Lab has launched a new coral nursery near Catalina Island, designed to
cultivate climate-resilient coral species. Marine biologists and volunteers installed modular reef
structures and began seeding them with coral fragments. The nursery will serve as a research hub
and restoration source for degraded reef areas along the California coast. Early signs show
promising growth and biodiversity around the site. The nursery includes underwater monitoring
stations and temperature sensors to track environmental conditions. Local dive clubs have
expressed interest in supporting the project through volunteer dives and fundraising. This
initiative represents a major step forward in scalable reef restoration and community-driven
marine science.
