Surface-deployed substrates for coral spawning and colonization – credit ReefSeed
Today’s good news comes from the Good News Network.
10,000 Young Corals Grown in Just Weeks by New Portable Spawning Lab in the Maldives
In the Maldives, a mobile coral spawning system has been trialed with scintillating success, as 10,000 juvenile corals were grown by local operators.
It represents not only a major hope that island nations can abate the loss of coral reefs, but also that the spawning system’s $1.5 million grant investment was well-spent, and that an expansion in production of the technology could well be warranted.
Co-developed by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and the Maldives Marine Research Institute (MMRI), ReefSeed is a shipping container-sized, portable, seaside spawning laboratory for coral.
Designed to allow local marine scientists anywhere in the world to spawn and grow coral for reef restoration in weeks rather than months, and to operate without external power sources or the need for divers, ReefSeed received $1.5 million from the G20 Coral Research and Development Accelerator Program.
It passed its recent acid test with flying colors, as the MMRI was able to use a single containerized ReefSeed unit to spawn 3 million larvae during a single spawning season, which were then developed into 10,000 juvenile corals.
These corals were then deployed via 720 seeding devices across 9 different reefs. It was done without any of the AIMS experts present, proving its utility doesn’t require expertise in the system.
The spawning took place on Maniyafushi island in the South Malé Atoll of the Maldives, and AIMS coral reproduction scientist and ReefSeed co-lead, Dr. Muhammad Azmi Abdul Wahab, said the plan was to offer ReefSeed to as many other island communities as possible.
“We have learned much from working with colleagues at MMRI, which will help us make improvements in the training and refinements in the way the system itself can work,” Dr. Wahab told Oceanographic.
“Coral reefs in the Maldives sustain communities and livelihoods, but like coral reefs globally, they have been impacted by bleaching driven by climate change. Innovations like ReefSeed can play a role in supporting restoration efforts, providing hope for these communities.”
MMRI scientists were invited to the Great Barrier Reef to witness, alongside their AIMS colleagues, the autumn spawning season on the world’s largest reef, something which GNN has reported before has to be seen to be believed—like the shaking of a giant snowglobe.
There, they learned the fundamentals of coral spawning that they would take back to Maniyafushi Island and their ReefSeed station.
The good news in today’s story is that the precious coral that is being lost can become sustainable. Today’s JohnKu talks about our oceans. I hope you have a terrific weekend.
Vastness by John W. Howell © 2025
Even though they’re huge,
Our oceans need pampering . . .
Each step works wonders.
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I’ve seen a couple of labs on TV growing corals – the more the merrier!!
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I agree, GP
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This is really cool. Wish it contained more about how it works. What are those Mercedes shaped stars?
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I suppose more can be found. Unfortunately, I am unable to access the Good News Network this morning. Keep getting a misdirected message. There are a few links in the story that I didn’t include.
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Maybe Good News is a thing of the past. (Said with tongue in cheek)
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Thank you for sharing the good news!
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My pleasure, Liz.
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Hurray!
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And hurry.
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You’re right on about every step working wonders. They can be small steps, but they add up 🌞
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They do, Dave. Thanks
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This is such wonderful news. Coral IS sustainable!
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It is great news, Noelle.
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Wonderful share, today, John. We NEEDED this.
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We do. Thanks, Pat.
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This is an exciting development for reef repair and expansion.
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It is Rebecca. I hope it expands
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What a cool thing! We’ve done so much damage in our oceans. I love that they’re finding a way to repair.
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I like that too. Thanks, Laura.
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This sure is good news, John. The Australian Institute of Marine Science and the Maldives Marine Research Institute are doing some great quality work.
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I agree with you, Tim. Great work, indeed. Thanks 😊
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Wonders of the sea never cease, John. They are doing something similar in Hawaii, I think. Thanks for sharing! 💓
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I hope they are doing something in Hawaii, Cindy. That would be great.
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A fantastic story, John. Thank you 🙏🪷
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I agree, Robbie. 😀
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Dear John
Great!
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Thank you F4oC. 😀
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Wonderful, hopeful news, John. Thank you! 🌞
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Yes, it is, Gwen. There does seem to be hope after all. Thank you, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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That is great news. With ocean acidification, rising temperatures and coral bleeching we need ways to save corals. We don’t want to forever lose these important 400 million year old eco systems.
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I’m so glad someone is figuring out a solution
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Yes me too
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This is such exciting news. I’ve heard about the decline of the coral reefs for years. Have a great weekend, John!
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Thank you, Teri. Have a great weekend, too. 😊
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Coral is already an interesting creature to me. This article was fascinating. Thanks for sharing it, John. Hugs.
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Yes, I’m glad rebuilding is possible.
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When you consider the importance of coral reefs to the inhabitants of the ocean AND the land, these stories really give you hope.
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They do for sure. Thanks, Pilgrim.
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Another Friday winner.
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That is just the coolest! Here’s to loads of success implementing this new spawning system. I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed!
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I think it is the coolest as well. Thanks, Monika.😀
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I had no idea that this process could be done in such a short time.
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That is the amazing part for me as well. Thanks, Pete.
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Healthy coral reefs are so important and their disappearance over the years, heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and hopeful news and the interesting process. A terrific weekend to you, John!
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I agree, this is excellent news. Wishing you a peaceful weekend as well. 😊
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Thank you, it’s off to a pleasant and peaceful start. 🕊️
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Excellent. 😀
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Engaging read
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Thank you.
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It really IS our nature to nurture nature and nature, in turn nurtures us…
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Let’s hope most feel that way, Annette. Thanks.
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Wow!
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I know right? 😳
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Yes!
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Wow! People are so inventive! And I’ve long heard about damage to the Great Barrier Reef, so this is encouraging.
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it is encouraging. I love news like this. Thanks, Ilsa
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Extra fab JohnKu today!
Crazy, but we just can’t seem to replenish the planet fast enough.
We were warned all the way back to the 70’s, then over and over again.
Sometimes learning on a “need to know” basis is not the best plan. Cramming for exams comes to mind, as well.
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So true. Well you have to wonder how long Mother Nature is going to wait for us to catch up. 😀X 😳X
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TRUE! OX
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Wonderful news, John! It’s so good to read some good news for a change. Thank you!
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I loved this story, Lauren.
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At least something good that comes from unreasonable humans! I’m happy for the world & sad for my country that continues to destroy ecology. 🌹🌹🌹🍤🍤🍤🍻
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Yes. That would be a cause for sadness. 🥂🍰 Have some cake and champagne. It will make you feel better or at least forget for a few moments.
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That’s very kind of you, my dear friend! 🌹🌞
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Champaign and cake always does it for me. 😊
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