reef renewal lab

Scuba diver explores a colorful coral reef surrounded by tropical fish in clear blue ocean water.

Community Dive Restores Damaged Reef Zone

Certified divers from across the region joined the Reef Renewal Lab for a community restorationdive at Coral Point. The team planted over 300 coral fragments and removed invasive algae fromthe reef zone. Participants received training on coral handling and underwater…

A black quadcopter drone flies over the ocean with distant mountains along the horizon beneath a clear blue sky.

AI-Powered Drones Monitor Reef Health

In a groundbreaking pilot project, the Reef Renewal Lab deployed underwater drones equippedwith AI software to monitor coral health and biodiversity. These drones can identify bleachingevents, track fish populations, and map reef structures with high precision. The data collectedwill help…

Branching coral fragments growing on an underwater nursery frame made of horizontal pipes.

New Coral Nursery Opens Off Catalina Coast

The Reef Renewal Lab has launched a new coral nursery near Catalina Island, designed tocultivate climate-resilient coral species. Marine biologists and volunteers installed modular reefstructures and began seeding them with coral fragments. The nursery will serve as a research huband…