
In a groundbreaking pilot project, the Reef Renewal Lab deployed underwater drones equipped with AI software to monitor coral health and biodiversity. These drones can identify bleaching events, track fish populations, and map reef structures with high precision. The data collected will help scientists make informed decisions about restoration strategies and track long-term progress. This technology marks a major step forward in scalable reef conservation. The drones operate autonomously and transmit real-time data to research teams onshore. Initial results have revealed hotspots of coral stress and areas of high biodiversity. Plans are underway to expand the drone fleet and integrate machine learning models for predictive reef health analysis.
